Tag Archives: cat
Finicky
She sinks into me, black shadow, all teeth and claw, an effervescence of fur and delight. She trills in glory, and I bask in her kisses, promising my soul’s service if she will but love me awhile longer. Alas! In … Continue reading
I Keep Hearin’ You
“It’s me,” comes the voice on the recording, rough and shaky. “I know I said I wouldn’t call. I know. But m’pretty sure y’don’care one way’r’th’other, specially if’s’versus not callin and endin up in a dumpster.” Her voice is alternately … Continue reading
Rose-Colored Glasses
She was shivering in the dark, in the cold; the rain beat down, had been coming down for days, then, and left her feeling like she’d never, never be warm and dry. Never again. The stink of the hot summer … Continue reading
Chuck Wendig/Terrible Minds Flash Fiction Challenge: Drabble – Dialogue
Wendig’s Challenge this past Friday was simple, and not: Drabble. 100 words of flash fiction. Anything. Just go. All right, then. *cracks knuckles* * * * “She here?” “Not here right now, sir.” “Comin’ back?” “She’s not here, right now, … Continue reading
The Voice MailBox is Full
He stands atop the tallest building he can find, facing the sunrise, cigarette at his lips, too-blue eyes staring out against the mix of colors that signals dawn. Some freakish salmon, an indigo, a weird greybluebrown, soft lavender, and pale … Continue reading