Donuts
Scott licked his fingers. “Most important thing in a donut is cream. Or jelly.” “You kidding? The best donuts are glazed, hot out of the fryer.” Travis took a…
sympathy for the devil
The whole Corey family is lined up before him and James wonders how no one ever picked up on them before now. Their house was police-raided only to find that…
Harsh
It was a massless, faceless, insensate thing that sentenced me. Judges and lawyers are for those who can afford them, and the high school girl I was could not…
The Yellow Pajama Exchanger
“So,” the detective said slowly, hopefully. “The only thing missing is the pajamas.” His pen hovered over his notepad poised to spend ink adding to the very…
The Shakedown
Sitting in a unfamiliar house all we could see what the whites of each others eyes and the blue illumination of the candle. The antique radio played, it was as…
Quest for Identity - Part 2
“Oh my, we were afraid of that,” Sister Mary Beatrice sighed. “When you didn’t wake up for so long...and with the head trauma...well...we just don’t know…
Down Goes the Puppy
“Good morning, sir, I am Detective DeGrasso and this here is Detective Novak. We’d like to ask you a few questions, if we may...” Braggs pivoted instantly and…
The Purse
The woman, with the big diamond ring on her left hand, went to the back of the crowded bookstore and waited. An hour passed, she got up and walked through the…
Through The Crosshairs
Everything looks different through the scope. I can see the sweat beading on his face as he clings to his female hostage. The body language of her panic…
Epiphany (III)
The police didn’t take long coming to the house. A black police man looked around the house, while a bunch of other cops and medics, entered the house. “TV…
Where There's Smoke, There's Fire (III)
I don’t know why, but I cried. When he said that, I teared up and cried, right then and there. Maybe it’s because it’s partly my fault, or maybe it’s because…
Where There's Smoke, There's Fire (II)
“My name is Denny,” He says. I’m in his truck waiting for the ambulance to come. I hate to leave Marcus still in the car, but what else am I supposed to do…
Rising
“It’s done, Malik,” I murmured. “The cops will be here any minute.” He glowered at me-- crying? Pissed. “What are you going to do?” He bellowed. _“What the…
The 39 - Day One
Officer Ryan Mcleod slowly walked forward, gun raised. “We know who you are!” Ryan’s voice echoed in the lower storage compartment on the Haven Colonial…
Silent Walls
“This wall has been wiped.” Slain said suddenly, withdrawing his hand. “You mean someone’s tampered with it?” the clerk inquired, taking a step closer to…
Nothing But A Thing
The lawman approached the front desk, flashing his badge at the worn down attendant. “Officer Slain! Thank God you’re here,” greeted the clerk. “I’ve just…
Eli's Coming
There’s a storm brewing just over the horizon. There’s the sound of thunder about to break. There’s electricity in the air. There’s nothing that can be done to…
Downtown Jabberwocky
Sam drove hastily through the midday traffic, gyring and gimbling round other cars as the midday sun shone brillig over the slithy toves. Another 10-18, a…
Sessions With The Counselor- Cont.
He jumped from his seat and started to pace. After he mumbled awhile to himself, he took the pistol from his pocket and aimed it at the counselor. “You have it…
"Well, He's Gone"
It was some big sales event in some convention center, with used cars at *low low prices*. Mom and Dad were getting a great deal on a van. Boy and Best Friend…