Matinee

"A young woman and her married lover meet for midday fun in a theater."

On a Wednesday afternoon in late February, the movie theater is almost deserted. I choose the middle seat in the middle row, placing myself directly at the theater's center. The only other person present is an elderly man sitting near...

Are These Tears Of Sadness, Tears Of Laughter, Tears Of Rage Or Am I Merely Sweating?

"Three Men In Pain. One hides it by laughter, the other through rage, the last through quiet. They share their stories with one another."

Three men sat around the fire while the fourth trekked for water. They were miles from anything, save each other and the sanctity of the location.The first was speaking, “I was angry, probably more than anything else. It wasn’t just...

Jack And Cynthia – Chapter 28 – New Year’s Is Approaching

"Our couple begin to set things up for New Year's party. Cynthia gets Jack "in the mood""

I woke up the next morning, thankful I didn’t have to go to work.  I would have three days of work before New Year’s Eve.  Nothing was pressing, so my mind was relaxed in that respect.  I rolled over and...