Somewhere deep in my subconscious is a nagging doubt. When it rises, I fling it to the furthest corner of my mind, where it rots and festers. I don’t care. I’m well-versed in denial. “What are you thinking?” you ask, snuggling more deeply into my arms. “Nothing. Just… I don’t want this to end.” YouContinue reading “Being With You”
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The Last Time
Right before he vanished he stood near the tiger cages eating an ice cream cone and staring at me confidently. I was sure I had him but I blinked and he was gone. He just vanished into thin air. “Fuck! I missed him again.” A little girl stopped to stare at me wide eyed andContinue reading “The Last Time”
Vortex
“Ok,” Olive said pacing the living room, “I finished the calculations and it has to be tonight. The thing is, I don’t have the equipment ready and I’m supposed to work at the store. I may have to go through the motions today to keep access to the necessary location… unless you want to chanceContinue reading “Vortex”
Snacks
“Stop here. I’m hungry.” “Again, Jase?” He had made us stop five times for snacks already. “I’m having a growth spurt. Just stop already. Your passing it!” I was trying to pass it, he was right. But I relented when he added, “Don’t let my hunger turn to hanger. You wouldn’tContinue reading “Snacks”
Painful Love
We met in the smoldering ruins of past relationships. I found your eyes as you sat in your rickety chair, relating your exquisite pain. How could I forget the unmistakable mustiness of the room, the scraping of metal folding chairs or the burnt coffee served in Styrofoam cups? It could have been any circleContinue reading “Painful Love”
The Office
It’s not like people don’t die where I work. They do. Death is just a part of the deal when you work here. In fact, just last week two people died. I mean, someone had to go out into the fire fields and turn the release valves and Justin drew the short straw. Unfortunately, heContinue reading “The Office”
Natolie Webb 