I found this short in my old files I was going through and thought I would share. I wrote this in 2018, not long after my little was born.
A Piece Of Me
Tag: shortreads
Stale Cigarettes: A Tale of Two Thieves
The mirror behind him, spotted and hazy, held the room of half-empty tables, a few regulars, and deep shadows. Smoke danced through the dimly lit room. The bartender wiped down the bar, covered in nicks and dips. He poured drinks as he moved up the bar. An old Wurlitzer 1700 jukebox, blue and red shone… Continue reading Stale Cigarettes: A Tale of Two Thieves
Marionette
After receiving a strange voicemail from his wife, a husband hurries back to his home only to discover something terrifying. Named One Of The Top Entries For XO Horror Series ***TRIGGER WARNING: VIOLENCE AND GORE*** His cell phone buzzed on the hotel nightstand. A picture of his wife smiled back at him on the screen.… Continue reading Marionette
The Cutie
Opening her mouth, she let out a shrill squeal of laughter. She ran, feet hitting the smooth, cool wooden floor on the way to the kitchen. Stretching up on tippy-toes, she reached her tiny hand into the fruit bowl and grabbed a small cutie, squishing it on the way back down. She dug her fingernails… Continue reading The Cutie
An Uncomfortable Ride
The cool air blasted into the Town and Country minivan. It was a couple of years old now, but I loved my purchase. It fit my family of five, had all the fancy stuff, and made me a few extra bucks when a customer needed a larger Uber. Most of my customers enjoyed what I… Continue reading An Uncomfortable Ride
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