“I saw you,” Terry shouted, “your left eye was open!” The baby-sitter shrugged. So what if he had? It didn’t change anything, leastways, not for her. “Do you want to play, or not?” “You cheated,” Terry continued, “it’s not fair.”… Continue Reading
Deep in the Forest of Awe, Archer Deft walked alone, seeking the Exalted Destiny his mother had predicted for him. He was traveling on a Right Way, of that he felt sure; Poofy Roses bordered the path, shooting out their… Continue Reading
The corpse was going to move. Tom was sure of it. He was taking the corner too fast and the dead body in the back was going to slide around, or worse, roll over. His shoulders rose up defensively and… Continue Reading
Thad sat in the attorney’s office, proud of the way he’d handled his wife’s funeral. He had followed Bunny’s instruction to the letter. Still, his three stepchildren, all older than he, glared at him as if he were some kind… Continue Reading
I clutched the empty glass in my hand and watched her lips move. I’m sure my employer’s wife was talking, but I heard nothing. I had severed the connection between my mind and my ears when she started enumerating her… Continue Reading
Reginald Tanner stomped to the top of the stairs, clutching a wet bath towel about his ample middle. “Melissa?” he called. His wife didn’t respond. The bitter-apple taste of his brand-new body wash prickled his tongue and he could feel… Continue Reading
When they heard what Frankenstein was up to the town put up quite a ruckus. Anyone without a flashlight (and there were quite a few, as they hadn’t been invented yet) lit a stick on fire and called it a… Continue Reading
Sara puts down her paper and swings her legs over the side of the lounger. Squinting against the lunchtime sun, she peers out over the lake. It looks calm, deep and serene. “So, fancy a dip, then?” she says. “Certainly… Continue Reading
A hush came over the saloon as Jebediah Hancock rose from his seat. He scowled at me across the card table. “You callin’ me a cheater, Sheriff?” “Looks like.” People scrambled away from nearby tables. “Take it back.” I smiled. “Nope.” He went… Continue Reading
Lights dimmed as the red curtain parted before the silver screen. Debby entwined her arm in Kevin’s, snuggling close. He touched her cheek with a buttery finger before grabbing another handful of popcorn. “It’s so nice to get out,” she… Continue Reading