“The Happy Meal at The Seven Gables” by Bruce Krajewski
Vespers—a chronological designation unfamiliar to a Methodist town like Pacific Grove.
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“Birds of Prey” by Brian Morse
David’s gloved hand slid over the frozen cable railing for balance, and Claire concentrated on her footing.
“The Brewery” by Jean Wolfersteig
We huddled around the card table last night, scheming about dusting outta this joint during the morning bus trip.
“A Day’s Work” by John Bosworth
“Thieves,” Officer Summers said, “are generally lazy.”
“The Fair Land” by Séamus Scanlon
Near dawn I wake. / The pale blue light cascades over me. / It drills and spills down through me…
“Cross Training” by Michael Loniewski
My elementary school invited me in for an assembly before I was set to leave. Kids made banners and gave me good luck cards.
“Karen” by Steven Horwitz
This guy had a scar on his cheek as dry as the Arroyo Taiban.
“A Good Day for Redheads” by Patricia Abbott
She sat on the bench and watched the sun drip into the ocean. Barefoot couples stood on the beach and clicked their wine glasses in a toast to another beautiful day . . .