"In the harsh world of real estate, sometimes you deal in alternative currency."
“Do you have it or not? I’m tired of your excuses?” Eric drummed his fingers impatiently on the table, his dark eyes widened as he stared down at Carmen. He looked ready to tear her apart if she couldn’t make...
"Lisa is forced to sell her body"
Jane Gulpton2354 Mill StreetCando, N.DMy dearest sister Jane:Since my last letter, things have not gone well. I have been unable to find employment and my bank account is dwindling. Opportunities are not good here in Everheart and I think that...
"A letter to the editor"
Everheart ExaminerLetters to the Editor Department5487 N. South StreetEverheart, NDDear Editors:My name is Anna Hammergood. I am a regular reader of the Everheart Examiner and enjoy the paper very much. I am particularly fond of the humor section, but after...
"Fred writes a love letter"
Agnes MooreheadBox 26Flavor RoadEverheart, NDDear Agnes:You said if I wanted to see you anymore I had to send you flowers and write you a love letter. I sent Clyde Wormin over with some flowers I picked and I ain't much...
"A little poem, just for fun"
Swirl, twirl, slowly unfurlOn any college boy or girlCollege educated with two degreesShe does her best when on her kneesWith long red hair and emerald eyesShe'll make you quiver between the thighsHer pretty smile and friendly mannerWill win your heart,...
The sign on the store read, “Word Shoppe.” I glanced at my watch, thinking, “worth a quick peek.”As I stepped inside, a woman at the front counter spoke without looking up. “Help you?”“Maybe. I hope so. I’ve been hunting for...
"The fund raiser for the park goes terribly wrong."
MEMODonna Getenny - ChairmanWomen’s Council for the Preservation of Everheart City Park1145 E. West StreetEverheart, NDRe: The Summer Fundraiser ProblemDear Chairman Getenny,You asked me to investigate and report to you about the unfortunate occurrences at this year’s summer fundraiser for...
"Pastoral counseling, Everheart style."
Reverend Amos HandenpantzFirst Purgatorian Church5521 Cowherd StreetEverheart, NDDear Reverend Handenpantz:I would like to thank you very much for your recent pastoral visit to my home after the unexpected death of my husband, Walter Ferguson. I had a wonderful life with...
So there I was, in a fourteenth-floor apartment that belonged to what's-his-name, surrounded by the winking lights of sprawling New York City. I’d been having nonstop encounters with famous characters from Wonder Woman to Elton John and, my god, that...
"Betty complains to the apartment manager"
John AbernathyApartment ManagerExcelsior Apartments5896 North Madison StreetEverheart, ND Dear Mr. Abernathy:I am writing to you as our apartment manager to complain about my next door neighbor, Fred Wilkins. Mr. Wilkins lives in Apartment 202, the one right next to mine, and...
