Red Desire

"She wanted to go for more than just a ride."

The rumble of the engine sent its vibrations roaring through the interior of the car, all the way through the gear shift and up my arm, as I carefully navigated the winding switchbacks in my ‘68 Mustang. The gears shifted...

It Started With a Shower Incident

"Relax, I say, you'll only serve to make it hurt more than it should if you keep moving like that."

TEXT MESSAGE from Lizzyboo:  It seems like Mel is mad at me. :( TEXT MESSAGE to Lizzyboo:  Why do you say that? TEXT MESSAGE from Lizzyboo:  Cause she's been avoiding me. Everytime I try to make plans with her, she...

An Early Dourado Sketch

"A Narrative in Two Parts: Part 1: A True Fool's Errand"

Sitting here feeling both the heat and the humidity rising at the end of summer, I feel as though I might be able to nearly hear myself sweat from the heat. I'm looking at something that was left behind from...

Maude/Madeleine part 14

"Our domestic life in rural England"

As I write this, Maria is entertaining one of Mistress Pickles’ ladies. True to her promise that kindly former employer, teacher and guardian has, since our departure from her house, sent a number of her clients to stay with us....