Genesis
Project X was taking shape. Some of the seams were sloppy, some ragged but they were serviceable. He wiped the sweat out of his eyes and continued linking the…
Create Your Own.. Uh, Future.
The postcard was filthy and the edges bent. The postmark was from out in the desert somewhere in Arizona. The picture on the front was of a cactus. How…
Why The Roses Are Red
The garden was full of roses. She couldn’t help but enjoy the intoxicating smells that they were oozing out into the air. As she wondered between the hedges…
The Importance of Contacts
Inside the sweet shop, I left my glasses at home. I ask for eclairs. Everything’s blurry, I squint to read the label, “Chocolate Mexicans?” The shop’s bustle…
Airships: Fight or Flight?
Elletra quickly turned her back to look at the inky black surroundings as Hawkeye and the other man exchanged a few words before the hatch closed with an…
The Visit
He was visiting for just a few days, but to her it seemed more like months. The minutes seemed to inch by when she was sitting in the same room as him, ticking…
IRL
It was 11am. I stood outside the hotel room, staring at the door. The door. The only barrier between me and the man I’d been seriously, heavily flirting with…
I Used To Play This Game
Words fumble as they spill out of my babbling lips. Where should I start and how on earth do I begin? All the rules have changed and I’m not a main contender…
The Awkward Hello
I love the way you look at me Watching my lips recite the words of a song. Singing in my own little bubble, with you as my secret audience. Your head bumps to…
Don't Ask
To question is an act meant to collect; An information-gathering instigation. But consider beyond common intellect The desired question’s answer’s implication…
Gift Exchange
Fred tore away the paper from the small, carefully-wrapped package. As soon as he caught a glimpse of what was beneath the wrapping paper, he stopped and…
Chronicles Of Millie and Me Chapter 11
March 26th 1997 8:25am “Wake up Demetri the school bus will be here in 20 minutes. Arghhh, you seem more dead to the world than me right now. Okay if you don’t…
Welcome Back
He got in her car, and they hugged. He placed his cold hand on her warm face, and she jumped. He gently pressed his hand against her warm face as he pressed…
awkward
inspired by old jewelry and royal blue finding comfort in flat plains don’t take orders you’ll lose yourself
Date Killers
“Wow, that’s just so... tragic.” “Yep. Now help me cut off the head. You don’t hold it over this way just right there’ll be gore and mess all over your shoes…
Awkward
“Good morning sir, welcome to Dick’s Sporting Goods. How may I help you?” I asked politely, wearing my most genuine smile. He looked up at me and ran a hand…
Complications
Sid gulps as they pull up to Kathleen’s house. They sit in his car for a long time, just talking. Kathleen leans toward him, that sexy grin on her lips. Sid…