Spotlight on: Short Stories
Secrets and Stockings
The security guard didn’t look dead at the time. I know that’s difficult to believe, but I promise it’s not a lie. Even if I’d […]
Way Out
Ned has been sleeping on the floor. Not the first time. It may be the first time he’s consciously thought of violence. “Oi! Get […]
The Socratic Method
On La Gavotte’s last night, as Michaela and Fred leaned on the Second Empire side server, they stared at the empty tables. They untied their […]
Trunk
The visitors are sterner even than the ones who’d come calling after last year’s misunderstanding with the bus. They’re somewhat less credulous, too. No-one had […]
Flame Thrower
“Does fire attract crowds?” Expecting an answer is an unshaven guy with penetrating eyes, long blonde hair and a tiny microphone clipped to his scruffy […]
So Zoo Me
I didn’t want to go on this Bronx Zoo outing. I’ve lived nearly 67 years without ever visiting. Never had any interest watching poor trapped […]