Yuri sat at a metal desk too small for his body. His knees banged against the drawers, the lead paint failing where for decades kneecaps had met metal. To escape his desk, he had to scoot around one side. He was a large man, once considered strapping and athletic, but now droop-shouldered and fat. The … Read moreBetter Off Dog
There was no vibration at all. It was as if the train was still parked at the station. The magnets flipped on and pulled the train unimpeded by friction. It had to speed up gradually lest the g-force suck the iPhone from everyone’s hands. Lester couldn’t get out of Kyoto fast enough; even 350 miles … Read moreBored Game
Written on 1/23/2011 Bernie removed his ill-fitting headphones and disconnected himself from the auto-dial computer. He lumbered out of his cubicle, relieved to be free from another day of customer service. He had once again been chastised by his supervisor for growling at the customers when they became rude. Outside, the cool evening air bit … Read moreBarely There
Had some fun working on stories for the annual Boise Weekly Fiction 101 contest. Working with Rachell and Mark, we tossed drafts of stories back and forth, refining them to their core elements. Writing something so short is a nice exercise in discipline and really clarifies what the story is about; there’s no room for … Read moreBoise Weekly Fiction 101 2016 Entries