The Gamble
The Gamble Fitzi went all in on four Queens/8 high. Jimmy beat him with a straight flush of hearts. He … Continue reading The Gamble
Category: literary fiction
The Celebration
The Celebration Her father kept asking what she’d done for her fiftieth birthday. Finally she told him, “Nothing special.” Her … Continue reading The Celebration
Medicine
Medicine What if it’s not the illness? What if it’s the medicine these quacks keep prescribing me as the cure … Continue reading Medicine
Birthday Cards
From the time I was a toddler, my grandmother saved all my birthday cards. She saved them all in a … Continue reading Birthday Cards
Cemetery Shame
Cemetery Shame She was driving past he cemetery outside of town. The cemetery where her parents are buried. It had … Continue reading Cemetery Shame
Love
Love She told me she loved me. She said it with such assurance of what love is, I had to … Continue reading Love
Face Tattoo
Face Tattoo Years ago, when he said he was getting a face tattoo, I told him it might not be … Continue reading Face Tattoo
The Burrow
The Burrow I peered deep into the burrow. The hole was black and nothing arose but its voice and the … Continue reading The Burrow
$20 Benefactor
$20 Benefactor Brett looked good. Brett looked clean. He looked healthy and fashionable. His shopping cart was full. Sturgill noticed … Continue reading $20 Benefactor
Monument
Monument Her mother’s illness was terminal. Both of them knew and understood. “Slow down,” her mother said. “I’ve got something … Continue reading Monument
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