Tammy had been casing the park bench for days. She’d linger in the woods or behind some bushes, careful to remain concealed. Her mission was to receive a thumb drive from a Russian agent who worked for a group of businessmen. The drive contained insider information about Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook that could be … Read moreDreams Come True
John was driving faster than he should, trying to make time. “Easy on the corners dumbass,” Susan complained. “Quit your bitching. We’re late because of you and that stupid foster kid.” “He’s not stupid,” Susan corrected, “he’s got brain damage—that’s why they pay us extra for him. You got a better idea of how to … Read moreCherry Coke
Moonsmear whizzed the shuttle through his loom at breakneck speed, clacking the heddles until they nearly hummed. “Easy brother, you’ll stretch the thread, and then where will you be?” “I have a date tonight, and I need to wash my neck before.” “Who’s the lucky lady?” “Moonblossom.” “Ah yes, a very lovely girl. And hardworking. … Read morePhases of the Moon
Snobs with jobs, cluttering up the sidewalk with their little lives, chasing state-sponsored dreams that dead-end nowhere. Went to college for what? To stare at a computer and collect a paycheck? Trained monkeys could do it better and they work for peanuts. Hah. Peanuts. Pretty funny. Or use that degree to wait tables or sell … Read moreFamily Values
Tony hated afternoons. All the promise of the morning had been spent and all the good TV was hours away. Something about watching TV while the sun was shining made him feel depressed. As if he should be out there, where the achievers were, finishing up whatever it is they had been doing all day–skiing, … Read moreChaos Theory
Robbie and Dane watched the kids playing soccer with a careful eye. It was fine balance between being a fan and a creep, and they wanted to stay on the good side of the equation so they could track all the games each weekend. Dane and Robbie ran a food truck and paid top dollar … Read moreDoing Well by Doing Good
Denson couldn’t put on weight. He was tall and wiry but his pie plate-sized belt buckle weighed nearly as much as he did. “My brother told me I got worms Doc,” he complained. “Maybe from the elk jerky I made last fall. It sorta tasted funny.” “How long have you been skinny?” the doctor asked. … Read moreThe Alternate Path
King Edward improved the lives of his people by keeping the villages safe from marauding thieves, maintained peace with nearby nations, and promoted farming advances that not only increased the land’s yield but planned for storage of food and firewood throughout the winter. The people loved King Edward and the King loved his people. He … Read moreWhen Justice Prevails
Kevin liked to dress sharp. He spent his limited funds on fine, handsomely tailored suits, silk ties, pocket swatches, and only the finest shoes, belts and undergarments. Still in high school he found most of his clothes at thrift stores, able to scour the racks for quality and occasional hand-made finery. He developed a skill … Read moreCivilized Living
The rocket shuddered as it inched off the launchpad. A spray of liquid fire melted the concrete, splattering molten rock in all directions. “You overloaded it with all your crap,” Dale complained from his seat pointed at the sky. “My crap? You’re the one who had to bring your motorcycle. You’re going all the way … Read moreGolfing on the Moon