• When They Come to Town

    When They Come to Town A crisp breeze and autumn in the airBack to school bells and say goodbyeTo summer fun But with fall comes the carnivalAnd funnel cake and stuffed prizesWith a hint of mystery if you’ll stop by They work the booths, just like anyoneBut don’t look too closely at their eyesOr their teeth…

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  • Authorly Review

    I’ve been sick and haven’t decided if I have the brain power to write a story for Medium this week. So, instead, I thought I’d just ramble about the author life for a little bit. My business set up has been pretty efficient ever since we moved into the new house. I’ve figured out a…

  • Yours Truly

    Dearest Marianna, It is with deep regret that I must write the following words. Your father has passed on. I was there when it happened, and I promise you there was nothing in my power I could do to prevent it. I would have gone in his place, if that were possible. Your brother will…

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  • The Librarian

    Lauren Fields waved goodbye to the last patron of the library and then locked the door behind him. It was well past the technical closing time, but Lauren didn’t enjoy kicking people out. Especially when she wasn’t planning on going home any time soon. So, if there were a few people lingering in the stacks…

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  • An Encounter

    A door slammed, and I flinched. The lights flickered and dust fell from the slats in the ceiling. But then there were heavy footsteps overhead, and I knew I needed to be as quiet as I could possibly be. Slowly, very slowly, I reached my hand out to find the button on my extension cord.…

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  • In the Dark

    I’m not sure what woke me. But when I opened my eyes, it was still dark outside the tent, and the only thing I could hear was the creak of branches in the light breeze. I was tempted to roll over and go back to sleep, but then I realized I was alone in the…