Dancing in the Rain
Steven pulls his collar higher around his neck and tries to hide his smile sheepishly. A couple of men huddle underneath a nearby awning, passing a cigarette…
What If I Was Clockwork?
“I don’t know about you, but I haven’t seen any crystal thefts. Ever. And his story checks out - Penelus was mighty angry when we roused him.” Kelius drifted…
Stranger in a Strange Predicament
The walk back to the Denai residence was unbearable. Keli’s feet tripped him up at every loose stone. His eyes refused to focus, even though he had removed his…
Egopathetic
Perhaps it was only his assumption that others in Kethadria felt the same as he. Kelius, son of two immigrants from Mesopotamia, was destined to continue in…
Entering the World
Was it the Denai family name, or he, Kelius, who was worth nothing? Kelius came to slowly. I must still have my glasses on, he thought as he took in the…
Falling Down
The alleyway was longer than I’d remembered. Darker, too. The last light was fifteen feet behind me, now. The flickering lamp casting a weak puddle of light…
Violent Interlude
If they had only asked for my wallet. But, no. The three knife-wielding punks surrounding us say they’re taking Jennifer, too. No way. I move as if to hand one…