Sage Zelyoni thumbed through the huge pile on the table. She looked up, hazel eyes intent. “These are all the same person?” “We believe so, yes,” Captain Kenning confirmed. Sage pulled one from the stack gingerly, holding it by the … Continue reading →
Severed “Janie, you should eat something.” “Mamma, don’t call me Janie. I’m not five!” You know that sigh moms get when they’re pulling their patience from somewhere only angels live? Yeah. That’s the sigh she gave me. “Janice, you need … Continue reading →
I snapped the picture through the car window and sighed. Fourth effing ferret this week! I grabbed the purse through the open window and saw the Lovecraft book. Good Lord. Pseudo-intellectuals are entering the illegal ferret trade? With a pink … Continue reading →
“It’s got me!” Bob howled. The others laughed. Becca stepped forward and gently pried the little lizard’s teeth off Bob’s finger and deposited it, wriggling, into a specimen pouch. “That’s the last one,” Professor Parker said. “Let get back to … Continue reading →
Farmer Brown’s Secret The big man with the fluffy white hair shook his head, mane bouncing. “I don’t know how you do it, Farmer Brown.” Farmer Brett Brown shrugged, and smiled at Bessie. “I don’t either, Mr. Vice President. But … Continue reading →
The Letter“Did you see this?” Martin asked. “See what?” Sal responded, not looking up from his laptop. “This letter,” Martin answered in a sing-song voice, flapping it back and forth in the air. “Dude. I’m under deadline!” Sal snapped. “Fine, … Continue reading →
Sirens Nick had considered himself a lucky guy, until now. He pressed his hand against his partner’s throat, blood pooling up around his fingers in a warm flood. “Come on, Sally, hang on, dammit!” He thumbed his radio again. “Sampson, … Continue reading →
Dear Dad It’s been thirty-five years since I married her. I know every freckle on her face. They’re like stars, these freckles, you should see them. They’re not white, like stars are, but they’re just as thick as the Milky … Continue reading →
Sasha waited outside the County Courthouse building. The session ended twenty minutes ago, but everyone was still inside. He scrubbed a shaking hand across his face, trying to remain calm. The sheen of sweat smeared across his cheeks and stung … Continue reading →
The Rescue “Stay behind me,” Fernando snapped. He caught Adana’s wrist. “It’s not safe here.” Her eyes flew to his face and she stepped back obediently. “But it’s empty,” she protested softly. He glanced down at her. “No, mija. It’s … Continue reading →