The Household Chronicles: TV, Parrots, and Cultural Quirks
I like to have a TV droning in the background while I write and work. It affords a measure of company beyond the dogs. All...
The Day Daddy Spanked Mommy
This story contains graphic depictions of domestic violence as seen through the eyes of a child. Sensitive readers should be aware. Jerry, short for Jeremiah,...
Moms Are Always Right
Marky loves the moon. In his words, it is his most important thing. When the moon rises, Marky wants to play. His Mom won’t let...
The Day My Identity Was Stolen
This is a true story. It happened to me. Don’t let yourself be a victim. If you are, there are things you can do to...
The Body at the Bottom of the Stairs
The man stood over the body at the bottom of the stairs. It was a ghastly sight in life, but even more so in death....
A Cave, Aliens, and The Donald
From the beginning, humans have looked up at the stars and asked themselves; what the fuck? This is how gods were created, and in some...
The Boy, the Dog, and the Well
Peter’s best friend, Bingo, ran after him, tail wagging furiously. His favorite ball was in his mouth. Peter wanted to throw it again, but Bingo...
When the Clock Stops
I’m a man of a certain age, as they say, although I’ve no real idea what that means. Aren’t we all of a certain age?...
The Devil and the Dog
The dog’s name was Atlas. The local folk called him that because he was unusually large and powerful. His dark fur glistened in the light,...
I Saw An Old Man Today
The sun broke through the clouds, driving away the morning mist and casting speckled shadows on the road ahead. My three overly excited dogs paced...
Billy and the Banned Book
Warning: This story explores themes of discrimination and prejudice through the eyes of a small boy. It aims to shed light on the impact of...
Hurricane: The Monster Out There
The first whispers of trouble came from the west coast of Africa, the Cape Verde Islands. A storm was forming, waves whipping, dark clouds dancing...
A Nightmare In Banyan
Nestled deep within the folds of the Appalachian Mountains lay the town of Banyan. Legend had it shadowed by tales of giant beings from a...
The Babysitter
Ginger Margrove was excited. She was about to go on her first babysitting job. Her parents were excited for her, although her mom kept giving...