Sparks Fly
This story contains themes or mentions of physical violence, gore, or abuse. Sparks Fly Parson Graves listened to Sheriff Claiborne's explanation why he brought Nellie-Rae Sparks to his house next to the church in…
The Quiet Man by the Window
Mary’s chair was empty. Lloyd noticed it the moment he stepped into the dining room. His eyes locked on the small table in the corner where she always sat, and for a moment, the world…
All Quiet in Medical
“Inmate Johnson in cell block 3 returned from abdominal surgery. His next pain med is scheduled for midnight. Other than that, no problems,” the second-shift nurse, Marie, reported. “Does he come to medical for it,…
Cement Mixer
They’d come to a darkened bar in the city where they were laying over between shifts, ostensibly gathering for one of their birthdays or workiversies or some other celebration that was happening, or had already…
You Smell Like Grandpa
It wasn't long into the quiet November night that the craving suddenly and inexplicably struck. Cole had been passed out, feet dangling over the edge of his childhood bed, when he awoke with a start.…