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November 18, 2019  |  By . In Fiction, Novellas, Online Content

Novella: Fallen – Chapter 20

Flight Sam ran, skidded, and tumbled back to the mouth of the combe. He’d just cleared the fence when, in the distance, he saw a dozen tiny flickers slowly snaking toward him.  Soon he could see that the flickers were candles, that each candle was held by a person wearing a hooded cloak like Ms. […]

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November 15, 2019  |  By . In Fiction, Flash Fiction, Online Content

Fiction: Dumpster Dreaming

I invade dumpsters. Eyes widen, surveying Keystone Light cartons, corn stalks, and empty steak packages. I conjure barbeques, gesturing arms, and laughter.      Have another beer, some steak.      I taste smiles. Voices offering beds. Welcome.      Caught. Cold eyes dissect stench—beard.      Bum, wanderer.      I hold dreams. Try […]

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November 11, 2019  |  By . In Fiction, Novellas, Online Content

Novella: Fallen – Chapter 19

Ashes to Ashes Sam wandered for a good while until he saw the V-shaped poplar again. This time, he realized it was actually two trees—one white, the other black—but growing so close together they appeared to stem from a common trunk split at the roots. There was no longer any body in the dense brush behind […]

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November 8, 2019  |  By . In Fiction, Flash Fiction, Online Content

Fiction: The Women in the Next Booth

I was sitting in the end booth minding my own business. I always mind my own business.  The corned beef was on its way. After so many years, Jennifer knows what I want, and I’ve been on a serious corned-beef kick. The Clayton Diner’s known far and wide for its sandwiches, especially the kosher ones. […]

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