"Your prayers are always answered in the order they're received"
Longbaugh loomed over his glass of bourbon like a panther about to pounce. His young associate Mr. Parker slouched against the bar, eyes all over a chubby…
"I think a plan is just a list of things that don't happen."
Bank robbery was a Sucker Bet. Seriously, only an asshole would risk a 20-year bid for a couple grand from a bank teller’s drawer. An asshole or an amateur…
Public Relations
It felt good to be working again. A relief that, much like a hooker, kept me warm inside. Stopped in at Johnny Law’s to visit Captain Pike. Seeing his name on…
When Worlds Collide 20
“You said you lived with your mother?” Parker questioned. “She is my mother’s sister; I just call her mom ‘cause that’s what she is to me.” “Oh, well you know…
When Worlds Collide 19
I smiled and held his hand tightly in mine. We walked hand in hand up to my house. We went up to my room to talk. “Tell me about you family.” I said when we…
When Worlds Collide 18
“Vivian...” He repeated again. “I’m a vampire.” I stared at him confused,releaved, and a little fearful. “I knew I shouldn’t have told you.” He said standing…
When Worlds Collide 17
I fell asleep to the sound of crashing waves on the beach. When I woke up it was sunset, I turned over and saw Paker staring at me. “Did you enjoy your nap?”…
WHen Worlds Collide 16
Out of nowhere an ear piercing scream was heard. Someone at the back of the class had dropped their baby. “What will his name be?” Parker asked ignoring the…
When Worlds Collide 15
Biology was as boring as ever, we had to watch a stupid movie. I fell asleep halfway through the movie. The rest of the day went by with nothing interesting…
When Worlds Collide 14
“I don’t need help.” I said. “I’m a big girl who can fight on her own.” “Then prove it.” He challenged. “Ok, when and where?” I said accepting his offer. He…
When Worlds Collide 13
“Ladies, go get into the showers. There is no way we can share a place with these,” She said looking over at the boys, “hooligans.” I set my stuff down by the…
When Worlds Collide 12
We all grabbed our bags and headed to the cafeteria. My dance outfit consists of neon green leggings, black short shorts and a black wife beater. Most of the…
When Worlds Collide 11
“Wake up!” My mother shouted. “You better not be late to school.” I groggily sat up, mornings aren’t my thing. I’m more of a sleep until noon kind of girl. I…
When Worlds Collide 10
“Hello.” “Hi? Is this Parker?” I asked nervously. “No, this is his brother Kyle. I’ll go get him.” A few seconds later. “Vivian?” It was Parker. “Yeah, my mom…
When Worlds Collide 9
“Well there is one. If I find a better suitor than him, and we wed before the original wedding date then he cannot take me from him or him from me.” “Then…
When Worlds Collide 8
I ran out of the house and down the street as fast as I could, weaving through people and jumping over people. ‘This cannot be happening. I’m eighteen I can’t…
When Worlds Collide 7
I didn’t know you had siblings.” “Yeah, we’re all adopted. My dad adopted all of us, my brother is the oldest. My sister Alexandria is the same age as me, and…
When Worlds Collide 6
My father lost because Leone had his followers attack him. My mother was so destroyed that she jumped off of the nearest cliff and died on impact. My adoptive…
When Worlds Collide 5
It was about sunset when I finally pulled into the drive and got into my room. As soon as the coast was clear I grabbed my head phones out of my sister’s room…
When Worlds Collide 4
Work went by too quickly. I locked up the store, said bye to Helena and Simon and headed my separate way. When I got to the parking lot there were two cars…