“Hit the Till” by Costa Koutsoutis
The first thing out of his mouth when I sat down was about the High Park. I hadn’t been in maybe a year or so since I’d moved out of the neighborhood, but my brother was a regular . . .
Category: Original Fiction
“Neighbor Boy” by Carol Murphy
I always knew the kid was going to kill somebody, but no one believed me, especially my brother.
“Snakes” by Bruce Harris
The cop listened. He pulled it together long enough to ask the caller to repeat himself. “It’s not funny. It’s theft. Someone took a porta potty!” . . .
“The Runner” by Tina Donvito
He takes off, devil-may-care grin on his face as he looks back at me. He’s not even watching where he’s going . . .
“I Am Woman” by M. Soni
She loved the sound of her high heels on the pavement. A casual unhurried I’m in control sound. She knew the higher the heels, the more elegant her walk . . .
“Quiet” by Tricia Bauer
I was quiet. I was able to be quiet. My sister more than made up for my absence of audible response to every situation. . .
“99 Obeah-men” by Karen Cavalli
I held a glass of champagne in my hand and stood alone under the dark night sky. . .
“Rent” by Mark Budman
The strange woman at my door holds a knife and a fork. Her cutlery is sharp. She smells of raw oysters. A bag hangs over her shoulders . . .