After blinking a few times, Edwin rolled over on the hard surface beneath him. His eyes refused to adjust to the darkness around him. The last thing he remembered was locking up his store and now he had no idea where he was. He touched a spot on the back of his head that was … Continue reading Riddles and Revenge →

These were the last moments of my life. She's taken us one by one, year by year. It's September 19th and I knew it was my turn. I knew it when I heard Moonlight Sonata playing on the piano upstairs in apartment 503 for the past week. It was her favorite song. We could run, … Continue reading The Kid in Apt 503 →

It was that time of the year again. The heat of summer was replaced by the cool air of fall and I was ready to spend some time with Mother Nature. I could already hear the sound of water rushing over the rocky riverbed and the crisp leaves crunching under my shoes as I hiked … Continue reading The Left Trail →

My Creative OutletI needed an outlet for my overactive imagination. I know we all let our imaginations run wild at some point, whether we are in a dark parking lot or bored at our desk. There are several times I said, "that would make an interesting story." So when the amazing Augie Peterson suggestion this … Continue reading My Creative Outlet →

I grabbed a box from the moving truck and carried it down the sidewalk. "This is the last one," I called out. My dad stepped out from the house, wiping the sweat from his forehead. It was too hot to move furniture, but he insisted we get the task out of the way so he … Continue reading The Neighbor →

Claudia stepped into her new home. It was a large estate owned by her new husband. The whole situation felt like a fairy tale and she was the princess. She looked down at the dark marble flooring as she walked into the large foyer. Then looking around, she noticed the drab décor. She would definitely … Continue reading The Forbidden Room →

Late Night Road Trip I blinked a few times and arched my back, keeping my eyes on the long dark road. The numbers on the clock were lit just enough to see that it was a little past two. I had been driving all night. Seven hours to be exact. A long seven hours. I … Continue reading Late Night Road Trip →