Fly Away?
The boy heard her from a mile away. He had tried his hardest to fly as far as he could. He knew it was going to happen the moment he left her sight. Was it…
Crossroads
One road forks off into the distance, one path surrounded by a drooping canopy of trees, the other upon the banks of a brook. A man in a wool coat stands in…
And so he falls?
A two-step to the choice. A commitment made of the present As it’s very nature contorts and yields. As when by a superior force. Defenses shatter. Tender…
The Choice
A screen crackles with static charge as it opens it’s eye to stare. It’s early, before the rooster calls the day to start. Salt and pepper static foams across…
Trust Me
The girls didn’t actually go to the bathroom, nor did they powder their noses. They actually walked out to Eve’s car and smoked a bowl. “So, dish, girl,” Becky…
[ storm, ii ]
I pick up one of the oblong pills and roll it around in my fingers. Slowly I let it fall down into the cup of my palm. It looks too small and delicate to cause…
Talking to myself
On July 6, 2009, I met my doppelganger for the second time. The first was as I was exiting the MTR (or subway, or underground, depending on where you are). He…
After World
Many years ago people made a choice. They chose poorly. We survivors live with that choice. The last of the generation that participated in that choice would…
Your Choice
Untie the knot of evil that’s encircling your soul You may not believe my words but you will soon lose all control In that instant where the evil starts to…
Better to be the Water
I skirt the edge of incoming waves as I try to stay dry. I didn’t think to change into swimming trunks when I came out here and started walking. I just wanted…
Dieter touched his fingers to the wall.
And pushed, cracking plaster and crushing concrete, pushed with both hands then strode through the weakened barrier. Above him, the building groaned as it…
October
‘No!’, she screamed at the top of her voice ‘No?’ he asked hurt, surprise, defeat crossing over his face. She turned back to face him. For a few seconds they…
Smoke and Ashes
I can’t believe that I actually fell asleep. How could I do that? It was probably the dumbest thing I could do. Seriously. Before I even closed my eyes, I made…
Which Side?
Shaun’s eyes were starting to burn. At that moment, he knew two things were true. He had gone through two packs in an hour. And the building was not moving any…
Decision
The light came through the window, landing on the small card table that had sat in his kitchen for years. The sun felt good, he closed his eyes, leaning…