Tag Archives: grief
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
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
DeathWatch No. 10 – This Will Pass
This is Issue #10 of DeathWatch, an ongoing Serial. Click that link to go find ‘A Beginning’ and read from there, if you need to catch up. Happy Reading! PREVIOUS * * * Kieron’s mood improved drastically after finding the … Continue reading
I Got Your Back
Back to back, Eli and I looked around in the deepening dark. I could see my breath. “We’re gonna have to run for it,” Eli said, panting. “You first. I got your back,” I told him. “With what?” Eli laughed. … Continue reading