My life changed forever at around 3 AM one random Tuesday while playing Truth or Dare. We were sitting in a circle in one of the dorm lounge areas, some of my friends and I. Mark normally avoided such games, but he had been roped in this time. When he asked for a truth, I fired this … More Truth or Dare
A crack of thunder boomed as lightning lit the sky, changing the pattern of the angry thud of heavy rainfall. I huddled in an alley, trying to stay hidden from the brunt of the storm by squeezing against the locked door of a closed bar. My heart raced as I pondered what I could possibly … More The Fugitive
Who am I? I cannot say. I wander lost throughout the day. I cannot tell who I may be For there simply is too much of me. I like fantasy and non-fiction; I read too much and should study diction; I’m a sponge; I’m a mirror; I cause some people fear Because I can shoot … More Who Am I?
The boy suggested the exercise. Boy and girl sat in chairs facing each other and stared deeply into the other’s eyes, knees almost touching. The purpose was simply a “getting to know” exercise. At first, the girl was smiling and her eyes were very bright, but as time began to tick away, her facial muscles … More Musings of a Closet Romantic
Mine was a happy childhood; at least, I remember mostly happiness. I never knew my father; he was at work when I was awake and I only saw him in pictures and brief glances when I was supposed to be in bed. I didn’t know my father’s family, either; none of his siblings or parents … More Beyond the Wall
I trained for many years. I was absolutely determined to be the best of the best of the best. It was my destiny, or so I had been told ever since I could remember. By age 12, all the masters I had sought out in my huge home city had nothing left to teach me. … More Dragons in the Dojo
A youth ran into the bookstore eagerly, looked around, and ran back out just as eagerly. Then, he took two steps down the sidewalk and pushed open the door of the neighboring pet store. He ran to the counter and pushed a sweaty fistful of wadded cash and coins towards the cashier. “Please, sir, please,” … More The Festering Hellcat
Sonya lay scared in her bed, shivering with fear of her stepfather. He had once, when very drunk, lifted her skirt and kissed between her legs. He said he would do more and more such things as she got older if she was good, but if she was bad or told anyone, he would be … More Sonya, a Child of Faith
Some colleges face much theft and crime, Some have nothing worse than grime, But my alma mater has the worst of all Terror hiding in trees so tall: Scuzzy Kizoozle Curl, The Homicidal Squirrel. Football was great until he came; Our team won game after game! Making all proud of the orange and blue Til … More Scuzzy Kizoozle Curl, the Homicidal Squirrel
He was born an ordinary cub, and grew under the loving care of his mother and the forest guardian, an old nymph. The nymph knew she was aging, and for several years had been searching all who were born in her forest for a new guardian, some youth worthy and capable of replacing her. She … More The Grizzly Wizard
The Complete History of the Universe: A Personal Journey 