Endings
Mud on his face, tears tempting to push through, he looked into his daughter’s face, “We did it. We’re done. I did it. I’m 55 and I’m done.” “Not yet dad; the…
The Destruction of David (2)
Instructor Bevin waited until David’s thrashing subsided and the man fell still. He turned to the recruits, and while their faces betrayed no emotion, he saw…
The Destruction of David (1)
David glanced down at his bare feet as the blue liquid flooded the tank he stood in. It had the consistency of glue, and felt cold. Very cold, as if it was…
Move, Move, Move
0430 Ship Time “Up and at ‘em, runt! This ain’t the Navy for lollygaggers and yard pissers! Move, move, move!!” The words came barked with a suddent burst of…
numb and numb'er'
Casey’s eyes felt like they had been used as a rag to clean up dust in the warehouse. Her co-workers surrounded her, engaged in an enthusiastic conversation…
Hypothetical Dawn
In fact, Julie had never so much as looked in Joe’s direction. Dawn, on the other hand, followed him around like an excited puppy. The trainer, an overweight…
Ready, steady
I square my shoulders, grimace in pain, realize my mistake, and quickly hide it again. I look across the bloodied, dirty mat at my opponent, who looks calm and…