Grave Mistakes

Grave danger. The name Gary. A walk with a limp. These were the words the old gypsy woman had told … Continue reading Grave Mistakes

Mermaids at Sunrise.

He had always wanted a son. He was the greatest fisherman of our small village, and he wanted a boy … Continue reading Mermaids at Sunrise.

Divorce. I look at the document in front of me. A single signature that would change my life forever… that … Continue reading Document.

The sharp thwack of the ruler hitting the desk woke Tom with a start.“Thomas Bathory. Are you sleeping in my … Continue reading Tired.

The old man sat on the creaky porch, a place he had long ago claimed as his own. The sun … Continue reading Feel

“Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. I haven’t been to confession since I was a child but I’ve always … Continue reading Flesh

Original idea and co-written by Robert Smith (not from The Cure). The wall mounted jukebox blasted out Wonderwall for the … Continue reading Never Play Poker with a Genie

It’s raining heavily as we stand at the station. I hold out my hand, but he doesn’t take it. Why … Continue reading Guilt as a Trench

This story is based on the song Maggie, by Colin Hay. – I stand on the hilltop and look down … Continue reading Maggie.

“How do I look… Dad?” It had been seven years, yet the way it felt never changed. The pain of … Continue reading Proud.