Katie lurched awake in a gasp. She clinched at her throat, sitting straight up in bed, looking around the dark room. The red numbers on the cable box clock read 6:03. She put her icy …
The Deadly Swipe
Myrah crouched as close to the ground as she could against the metal cylinder. She hoped they could not see her, but that also meant she could not see. She could smell the trash can …
The Neuroscientist and the Rockstar
“And with this new technology, we can obliterate chronic depression and anxiety around the world. Thank you.” Doctor Martin paused a moment, taking in the applause from the stadium that surrounded him with a smirk. …
A New Lease on the Afterlife
Grace tapped her bare foot on the concrete floor. She wore a pout on her face, a pout that was now permanently stuck there as though it were a stubborn stain that refused to fade. …
Regretful Texts
“If I could turn back time I would. You don’t think there is not a single day that goes by that I don’t think about what I did? I know what I did and I …
Sarah’s Solo Sightseeing
The taste of the searing sun felt nice on the back of Sarah’s legs. It seemed hotter here than back home. Harsher. She had rubbed sunscreen on her legs earlier in the day and wondered …
The Blackmore Heights Bookclub
“Sit down, ladies. We are about to begin.” Sharron looked around her living room at the six other women huddling to find a seat as though she was the mother duck and these women were …
Christmas Temptation
Christmas music rang out as Tracy glanced across the room. She caught Oliver’s eye and then glanced away, tucking a strand of blonde hair behind her ear, and continued her conversation with Jill, from human …
The Pink Cupcake Dress
“This is not what I asked for,” Adrian looked at herself in the mirror. A large lace bow stretched from shoulder to shoulder. The bow held her cleavage but was barely wide enough to cover …
A Writer’s Nightfall
Clair didn’t need to open her eyes to know that it was not yet morning. The rays of sun had not yet peeked through the slotted window blinds. But she knew her sleep was over. …