Seeing Ben

"Making my first home run with a stranger, and loving every second."

I had been on dating and meet-up apps before, and had several accounts on various websites. It was always more an intrigue than a craving or a need, but I still wanted it. I had girlfriends before Ben and after,...

The Chess Club part 1

"Teacher becomes the advisor to the chess club."

The bell rang, signaling the end of another school day. My students hurried out leaving me alone in my class room, same as I have done for the last fifteen years. I have taught history in high school since I was twenty-two....

The Blind Girl in the Rain: part 3

"From out of the dark she came into the Light."

Part 3.The room quietly echoed to the sounds of city life as I lay there staring up into the fading dark as the world turned and night slipped into the beginnings of the new day.Sleep had been fitful. The constant...

The Blind Girl in the Rain: part 2

"Everything starts somewhere. A relationship begins.."

Part 2.That Monday was a day that lasted forever.It was a day when work was everything and the only thing that mattered was to be there at my desk ready to cover all eventualities and possible outcomes. Everyone was in...