Detective Edward Stolis stepped over the body of the dead woman and crouched down next to the teenage girl next to her. The teenager looked up with all the pain in the world as tears rolled down her cheeks, marring her mascara and splashing down on the sequined dress that covered her lap. For a… Continue reading →

The full moon hung in the sky, spreading it’s brilliance across the ocean surf with sparkling light. The surf was quiet, swells that whispered up the sand and drew back silently. The beach was deserted, void of human life as the ocean brushed up against the sand in quiet, almost measured beats. Salt filled the… Continue reading →

Greg stared at the back wall of his basement with trepidation. Somewhere behind the rotting paneling and tacky tile was a room. A room that showed up on blueprints but had no doors. He glanced behind him where had arranged nearly a ton of wood, steel, drywall, and home improvement tools. A couple thousand dollars… Continue reading →

Claire stared down at the purple-rimmed wound on her thigh. The jagged bite mark managed to start healing only a few hours after the damn dog bit her, but even three days later, it remained painful and sensitive. She used a fingernail to pick at the scab, wincing at the pain but unable to stop.… Continue reading →

We all wanted him, that much was painfully clear to us who waited for him. But, despite our black suits and looming schedules, none of us could tear ourselves away from his corner. It was the first in months he had not shown up to dance, to sing, to amuse. I ached to see what… Continue reading →