The wrong kind

There was something seriously wrong with Jared. He knew it, and yet he couldn't help himself. There was something about her demure nature, her shy smiles, her glossy black hair, and long coltish legs that[…]

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The testing

TESTING The sun was now behind the last peak still covered in snow, in a few minutes it was dark. Mountain darkness comes quickly after sunset. I was returning home after being in town to[…]

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The endless alley

ONE As subway after subway sped by Ilana sat waiting, getting more and more impacient by the second. It was well past two, and they had agreed on two. Her fingers ached to dial his[…]

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You win, elf

This is the sixth story of a much longer story arc, which is best read in the order of the List at the end. Translation of German words or phrases at the end. However, I[…]

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Thursday

Thursday rolls on. Papers in, papers out, cleaning up after my boss; watching out for the secretary, for if she catches me looking again she’s going to have my ass out on the street. I[…]

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I'd do it for you

I spotted you as you entered the room, Found your friends and took your seat, My mind captivated by your charms, You were someone I just had to meet. I mentally rehearsed my lines, As[…]

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