The Ring of Truth
THE RING OF TRUTH “Matt, bro, guess what! I’m going to PROPOSE and will you please design the ring for me? “Propose to who?” Matt frowned. “Angie, of course, dude. Who else would…
Hold on and Smile
This story contains sensitive content CW: Contains themes of coercive behavior and references to physical and mental health struggles My hips sway to the rhythm. My feet tap against the floor in a soft…
The Truth That Waits
This story contains themes or mentions of physical violence, gore, or abuse. “You shouldn’t drink with your patient like this,” I shot back. We had this rhythm—teasing that tip-toed along the edge…
The Whitwood War of 1987
The Turf Battles Begin Whitwood Mall was not just a shopping mall in eastern Los Angeles County in 1987. It was a kingdom. A cathedral of consumerism. A shrine of shiny tiles, fluorescent tube…
Encore Without Her
All his life, David Larson had known he was going to be Great. Great with a capital G. Ambition seized his heart, throttled his mind, and sent sparks of electricity through his fingers. He worked…