Clark stood on the roof of his barn and tiptoed to the edge. He forced himself to look down and…
The second edition
Every author has their first novel. Maybe it’s no our best work, but just like riding a bike, you can…
Stigmata 2020
A story from my upcoming collection of short stories, The Modern Absurdist. Rita self-identified as an atheist. Yet deep down…
The Battle for Caen
My grandfather enlisted the day after his brother was killed in action. He was too young to join, but back…
Parenting Guru
“Ouch, that was quite the tumble.” I laugh. My daughter stares at me, fighting back tears, looking at me for clues…
Forever Fido
A story from my upcoming collection of short stories, The Modern Absurdist. The hardest thing I’ve ever had to do…
Dem Bones
Mom watched her children play in their new backyard as she washed the dishes. She adored their innocence and imagination.…
Well Known Fact: Boys Can’t See the Colour Yellow
We saw the yellow tape that warned us not to go down that side of the hill, and we choose…
A Moment Within Eternity
She jumped. She was here just a moment ago, looking beautiful and alive. He squinted as he forced himself…
Meat
Student: this piece is brown and has no marble. The livestock was probably caged and received very little exercise. It…