"Ty has a chance for a fresh start"
“Just kill me now!” Ty shouted to the universe and whatever deity deigned to listen. He sprawled on his couch dejected. The phone in his hand held the evidence of his utter defeat. Just three days ago his boyfriend, well,...
"A season of loss bears unexpected joys,"
Advent - The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. People say that commercialization has ruined Christmas. It hasn’t for me. Sure, while the fact that you can buy Santa hats and shop for Halloween costumes in October may tend...
"A widowed man takes in a troubled houseguest, but things take a turn and surprise them both."
This story is set in the Summer of 1921 1-William The wide-brimmed hat and cotton clothing I wore did little to shield me from the hot, July sun. It seemed to do its utmost to boil my brain and burn my skin...
"This is the conclusion of a story of trust, possession, and love."
-Dr. Jameson is to be recognized this month for outstanding reviews and excellent care. Patients have plenty to say. "When I had to have my gallbladder out, he took good care of me. The relief was almost instant, I’d recommend...
"What exactly does one do with a prescription? You take it!"
-The Wait- “Code Blue 3 North.” The overhead announcement blared to life just before the sun came up and broke the silence like shattering glass. “Code Blue 3 North.” Before the second ‘Code bl…’ was through the intercom I had my stethoscope and...
I never liked Halloween. We didn’t celebrate it when I was young. It was the Devil’s day after all.What I do like is autumn. It heralds the coming of the Holidays, so I put out pumpkins to celebrate. Orange, white,...
"She gets just what the doctor ordered."
-Sunday afternoon-I paced back and forth through my apartment, every nerve on edge. We were meeting today, and my mind went back to us at the coffee shop. Though I didn’t think I’d given away much, he read me like...
"For those battling mental illness"
Behind the smile,Within that laugh,Can you still hear me?I run and hide,Lay in silence,Can you still see me?In our moments,When I’m too down,How can you still want me?In the outrage,In the lake of tears,Can you still feel me?I am broken.I...
"I brought out a hidden kink in my ex"
It was quitting time and I was due to meet my boyfriend for “Thirsty Thursday” at our favorite bar. We tried to go every week and have a few drinks. It was always a good time at the swanky bar...
"He sees a void in her and knows just what she needs."
-A day in the night-The alarm clock blared instantly waking me from fitful sleep. Though my phone was on the nightstand, it sounded like it was right in my ears. I quickly reached to turn it off. I adjusted my...