Oh, Chute!
The second-to-last thing I did was giggle. Of course I did. Now, I won’t deny that the situation was… a bit disconcerting. …
Some Elf Walks into a Bar
Some elf walks into a bar. All the patrons turn and yell, “Gnome!” “But I’m not –” he begins to protest. Before …
To Touch, Perchance to Feel
“Oh, Katie! What have you done?” Her mother stood aghast. Katie sat, transfixed by the drops of blood on her arm. Her …
Life, on the Tip of my Tongue
Metallic. That’s the only way I can describe it. I have this metallic taste in my mouth and I get nauseated. Copper, …
Something Happened Four Years Ago
Before I traveled to deep space, I thought the most difficult adjustment would be in terms of, you know… space. That almost …
Oh, Nose!
Lady Heather Hyacinth Heath returned to Heath Manor after wintering in a Bahamian spa. She had left the estate in the care …
Thub-thub, Thub-thub
The underground bunker smelled like a sewer. The dank air stuck to my body like another layer of skin. We cowered there, …
Eye Spy
I thought she had the biggest blue eyes I had ever seen. But after I removed them and compared them to the …
Dead Giveaway
I reread the text for the ad: Free to good home. Serious inquiries only. No delivery, must be willing to come and …
Fatale Attraction
So I met her at the local coffee shop. You know, the one on this side of the street and not the …
Once Upon a Winter Night
Ashleigh padded down the hallway to her brother’s room. The door squeaked as she pushed it open. “Todd?” she whispered. Moonlight fell …
Heavens to Betsy
Of all the rotten luck. After years of outlining, intense writing, and careful attention to editing detail Betsy was ready to publish …