My friend explains to me that no one says
"Stretch me out between the tracks
of direction in ... [+]
"Stretch me out between the tracks
of direction in ... [+]
1 min
Poetry
Short Fiction
1 min
Fish Hooks Cafe
A rainy weekend was a rarity in Clarence. For most of the year, the sun was relentless in its barrage on the town, reflecting off the green surface of the man-made lake and the otherwise arid
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Creative Nonfiction
3 min
Double Snail Shells
This story isn’t a cute story or a quaint story, but it is a true story that I can’t quite make sense of. There was traveling and there was cancer, and then there were snail shells that have to mean
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Short Fiction
5 min
Hear Her Scream
I did not want to write this out. I do not want to write this out. That’s the difference between me and other writers: I do not want to do this. The therapist said it would help. I call bull crap on
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Poetry
1 min
So much more…
Poetry
1 min
All in Good Time: A Letter
You baffle me
Most of the time like a raging river you rush forwards
Other times you’re more ... [+]
Most of the time like a raging river you rush forwards
Other times you’re more ... [+]
Creative Nonfiction
5 min
Remember the Fireflies
One of my earliest memories is running around my great-grandmother’s backyard catching fireflies. Grandma Marie lived in Virginia, and, at least once a year, we would make the nine-hour journey to
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Poetry
1 min
Trepidatae
He came from out behind the shadows dark,
Of mysteries full I did not presume.
And as he spoke ... [+]
Of mysteries full I did not presume.
And as he spoke ... [+]
Short Fiction
5 min
Who Forgets To Buy Gravy For Turkey Dinner?
The conveyor belt rolls the can of gravy to the cashier.
“Hello, how are you doing?” she asks.
“Alright, just some last minute groceries.” I scan the store for the right follow up. “How about ... [+]
“Hello, how are you doing?” she asks.
“Alright, just some last minute groceries.” I scan the store for the right follow up. “How about ... [+]
Short Fiction
2 min
Art of Freedom
The clock struck once. The man released me of my shackles and I was delighted! Overwhelming feelings of glee flowed through me as I skipped towards the cafeteria. Oh, how I could already picture the
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Short Fiction
3 min
Nobody Tells You
I never learned his name. Never got a chance to properly thank him. Five years later and here I am, wondering if he ever knew.
Five years ago today, I was stepping off a subway in New York with ... [+]
Five years ago today, I was stepping off a subway in New York with ... [+]
Short Fiction
5 min
The Disappearance of Colby J
The crowd cried out for an encore as Colby left the stage. It was the last show of his world tour, and he wasn’t about to leave them less than satisfied. He came back on stage with a fire in his eyes
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Creative Nonfiction
2 min
The Alarm Clock
“93, 94, 95...” I stared blankly at the ceiling, counting sheep in my head. “98, 99, 100...” My stomach did another gurgle, telling me that we wouldn’t have another normal lunchtime. I sighed and
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Short Fiction
2 min
late night texts
Bella
Today 12:47 AM
hey caleb, are you up?
Today 1:06 AM
ok well I thought I would be able to tell you this tonight, and believe me I tried, but you said you had to go so ... [+]
Today 12:47 AM
hey caleb, are you up?
Today 1:06 AM
ok well I thought I would be able to tell you this tonight, and believe me I tried, but you said you had to go so ... [+]