Charles dealt the pack of Chuckles from his jacket to the table. “Please, Charles, not with the Chuckles again.” “It’s … Continue reading Chuckles

The brothers crossed – one in the heavy, sturdy garb of a farmer, the other in rags of a previous … Continue reading Poems to the Gods

“Sometimes life is better than fiction, especially bad fiction. And sometimes life is far more spectacular with a lot of … Continue reading Art of Disowning

The Voice said, “Life is too simple. And you’re too simple. That’s why you created Man.” “God created Man.” “No,” … Continue reading Too Simple

Rumor’s been there’s a shortage of ammo due to the pandemic. Strange, but it seems under threat of shit hitting … Continue reading Gunplay

Cleat doesn’t get out much. He’s been retired over 8 years. He’d been thinking about making a change. He was … Continue reading Value of Virtue

The club owner handed The Magician his money. It was a paltry sum. “I deserve better,” The Magician said. “Did … Continue reading Magic

“Come here,” Oliver said, beckoning his husband to the couch. Johnathan was in the bedroom, folding a shirt. “Come on,” … Continue reading The Loop

Kaitlin had broken up with John a few weeks before the pandemic. Their breakup hadn’t been ugly. She just stopped … Continue reading Essential Personnel