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,...
What About That Mysterious Signal From Space?
Did you know that on August 15, 1977, Ohio State University’s Big Ear radio telescope detected a strong radio signal from the direction of the...
Parlez-vous and Red Roses Too
Roses are a girl’s best friend, or so I’ve been told; at the same time, wondering why I wasn’t my girl’s best friend. I suppose...
Living In A Dead Man’s Town
The following contains extremely violent images some may find distressing. This is Part One of my anthology—you can find Part Two HERE. Waking up is...
Broken—A Story of Love and Death
This story is true. It is my story; however, it may contain triggering events. It was April 29, 1994. I was working on a case...
Those Amazing K9s—Heroes at Work, Friends at Home
I think most know that the collaboration between humans and animals, in this case, police dogs, is crucial in maintaining public safety. These guys,...
The Gaze of the Telleri: Echoes of a Withering World
Vekti’s limbs stretched with the precision of one attuned to the rhythms of the cosmos. The sleep chambers hissed softly as they opened, releasing the...
What We Find When In the Belly of the Beast
Trigger Warning: This story may contain elements that could be considered unsettling or frightening. Reader discretion is advised. Jack Henry Abbott, a criminal with a...
Breast Cancer: A Man’s Story
I’m a guy, and in 1997, while taking a shower, I felt a lump in my right breast. It was about the size of a...
A Silver Lining To The Joys of Shedding Pounds
There’s really no silver lining to the horror of the weight loss process. It includes a monk’s diet, an athlete’s workout schedule, and the patience...
Why Millions Are Attracted To Scary Stories
The undeniable allure of horror stories that make us jump in fright is a constant source of fascination. It has intrigued people like me for...
Madness Is Closer Than You Think
In Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, three witches predicted: “Something wicked this way comes.” Shakespeare's "something wicked" referred to Macbeth, who carried the seed of downfall with him....
Dark Echoes of Faith: Confronting the Hamas Paradox
There is no easy solution to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Some claim both sides have valid concerns and grievances, and it is unlikely...