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.…
But I’m Not From Jersey, Or The Devil
“Are you ready to get started?” Kelsey asked, leaning forward and putting her elbows on the round coffee table that was placed between her and Tim in the hotel suite. A ring light and a…
Life in Between
Life in Between “So, this friend of yours, no offense, but he sounds kind of weird.” “Yeah, I can see why you’d think that, but this is a subject that’s kind of hard to explain.”…