Chance Comes Out… Twice

Author’s Note: Adam Chance is who I might have been if I had been a superhero. I have plans to give him at least one full length novel. Maybe a graphic novel. Adam practically skipped down the sidewalk. A pair of robins bounced across a lawn, pecking at worms in the grass. Early buds blossomedContinue reading “Chance Comes Out… Twice”

Nevermore

Author’s Note: There’s a McDonald’s down the street. On occasion I eat breakfast there. The ravens usually eat there, too. “Oh dear.” Vera fretted as Cor preened her feathers. They huddled on a sycamore bough, rubbing beaks and comforting each other against the chill evening wind. No respite from the weather came in shadow ofContinue reading “Nevermore”

Olmstead

Author’s Note: I wanted to tell a story that would challenge the traditional horror story, which, at least in American culture, is often used to reinforce values that young people are expected to fulfill without question. “It’s like a tombstone.”  Jason cracked his gum and peered through the wrought iron gate as the school busContinue reading “Olmstead”

Nightwatch in The Underneath

Author’s Note: I wanted to tell a story about a polyamorous culture. I ended up starting a critique of societies that straitjacket identity while glamorizing consumerism. Paulina paused in the open shed bay to watch The Topside come to life. The city seemed to float in the darkening sky: white spotlights trimmed the concrete platformsContinue reading “Nightwatch in The Underneath”

Driftwood

Author’s Note: I’m torn between the Disney-fication of fairytales and just plain feeling bad for Hans Christian Anderson, who, it was suggested to me, saw himself as the Little Mermaid. For the record, I love Disney, and H.C. Anderson, and the persistence of love. Allie sat in the front row and watched as waves ofContinue reading “Driftwood”