Word count 545 Eleven year old Jimmy told his mother Jane that he wanted his father Ted back for Christmas. It was the only thing that he wanted – he didn’t want a new phone, clothes, or more video games. Just his father, who hadn’t … Continue reading Home Again
Tag: Poison
Meeting
Word count 665 Before they ate I’m so happy that the three of you could join me today. The paid plane tickets and goody bag filled with expensive gifts may have been the inducement, or maybe it was a chance to reconnect after all … Continue reading Meeting
Paperback Writer
Cocktail Word count 578 Back at Jason’s apartment, Debra asked “I hope that you remember that it’s our one year anniversary of dating. Do you have anything special in mind?” “I’m not proposing marriage if that’s what you think, even though we make a great … Continue reading Paperback Writer
Trigger
Bad idea Word count 2315 I’m out target shooting in the country when I hear the gravel crunch and somebody yells “Hey asshole, what are you doing?” Without thinking, I turn and shoot him. Well, shit, nobody should sneak up on somebody and scare … Continue reading Trigger
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