Hamlet
To be, or not to be, the prince proposed To no-one, or the universe at large. But still, the cosmos seemed quite ill-disposed To answer that great question and…
Tango's Pizza
“So that’s one extra large cheese pizza, hold the cheese, with extra bicycles? Would you like to try any of our extras? We’re having a sale on the tub of lard…
Intertwined
She jumped at the sound of the door, whirling around and wielding a strawberry corer. Her face went from furious to merely angry when she realized it was only…
Liberated
Mitch took his earnings to the Sheriff at the back of Mark’s Pub the next night. He was planning on begging. “So, you got my money! I knew you could do it! And…
Nocturnal Visit
Mitch found the farm house dark at 1AM. Curiously, the hot house was lit, a small sliver of light shone under the door. Mitch hid his bike and after gazing…
Misery Loves Company
Mitch desperately wanted his hoodie back. He couldn’t deal anymore tonight. His eyes were full of tears and he just ran home. He ran past the part where his…
Surprise Customer
Mitch heard the scuffle of shoes and he stiffened, ready for his next customer. He stayed in the shadows though, in case it wasn’t a customer. The footsteps…
The First Customer
At 9:30 Duane stopped at the corner of Cypress and 6th where Mitch was waiting in an oversized hooded sweatshirt. He climbed in the car. “Dude, lose the hood…
Acting Normal
Mitch stormed out of the Arnold’s farm house. He pedaled off fast, spitting gravel behind his tires, leaving the whole mess in the dust. One thing was certain…
Table Talk
John stormed upstairs after JoAnn, slamming her door open. “Get your sorry ass back downstairs this INSTANT!” he yelled. JoAnn had flopped on her bed, and…
All Out in The Open
Hannah looked up at the handsome young man standing on her porch and in a heartbeat she guessed who he was. She stepped out and closed the door behind her…
Discussion Over Cookies
JoAnn, still grounded, now serving Cal some home-made chocolate chip cookies, was feeling better about getting most of the story out in the open. “Honey, I…
Employing Himself
“Look, I’m in deep. I need a lot of money, and I need it quick. I came to you because I heard you deal in this kind of thing.” “Deal? You heard what exactly?”…
Finding Duane
Mitch went low key, riding his bike all over town. He waved at the old men in front of Lucy’s Diner. He helped a kid return his library book in the oversized…
Ways to Make Money Fast
Mitch was trying to figure out how to get eight thousand dollars together without his father knowing. He could call in a few favors, but even if they all…
Interrogation
Cal drove to JoAnn’s farm wondering exactly who had asked for his presence. He hoped it was JoAnn, but knew it probably wasn’t. “Cal!, Please come in.” JoAnn’s…
Strange Phone call
Cal was doing a few reps on his mother’s home gym. He’d never really had any motivation to work out. The only girl he wanted didn’t care if he was buff or not…
Affirmation of A Mother's Worst Fears
“Yeah, I’m fine. Why?” JoAnn tried to look innocent. “You’re habits are changing. You haven’t eaten breakfast the past few days, then you eat constantly when…
JoAnn's Happily Grounded
JoAnn ate her dinner voraciously. Her mother remarked that she was glad to see her appetite back. Her father reminded her that she was not to leave the house…
Crime and Punishment
Mitch was down a thousand dollars. He was ready to just walk out. But the stern eyes of the Sheriff glued him to his seat. He was sure the deck was stacked…