This story contains themes or mentions of physical violence, gore, or abuse. Living under a bed was entirely too cramped, Eugene thought to himself. He often bumped his head, and it was impossible to keep the dust out of his fur. Sometimes he daydreamed of roomier assignments — an attic, perhaps, or a basement — … Read more
There is a peace at sunrise that surpasses all understanding. It’s a renewal. A feeling that anything is possible. I’d like to say I drag myself from the comfort of my bed every day to enjoy sunrise’s splendor, but you wouldn’t believe me and I would be lying. What is true is I was there … Read more
(This uses a triangular sequence to determine the number of words per line, and per paragraph https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangular_number. A couple of the longer lines seem to wrap as well – not clear how to resolve that with this editor.) Mouse! In my house. I know not whence it came. Eyes beady eyes glare at me and … Read more
By B.B. Wolf, Senior Building Inspector, Woodland District Code Enforcement Division Let me set the record straight. After twenty-seven years with the Woodland Building Department (WBD), I’ve seen every construction shortcut and code violation imaginable. But nothing—and I mean nothing—compares to the infamous Three Pigs incident of 2023. The media had a field day with … Read more
This story contains themes or mentions of suicide or self harm. When I first met Eleni, we were at a dinner party in Chicago, inside a regal-looking gala space, celebrating the opening of the new play. I was a mere background actor. I didn’t even have a name credited to me. In fact, I played … Read more