It's nine o'clock on Sunday night and time for bed. So, Mrs. D. tucks in her youngest son, John. "Sleep tight, Johnny. You have school tomorrow. Get some rest." "Night, Mom." She flicks off the light and closes the door. The streetlights' glimmer enters the second story windows of their South Philadelphia row-home. Johnny watches … Continue reading Night Visitor
The Perfect Day
Robbie Lange closed his laptop and leaned back in his chair. Yawning, he looked out the window into the black night. Another evening at the office, he thought. He counted the other lit windows in the skyscrapers around his building. “Goodnight, everyone. I'll see you in two weeks.” The elevator door dinged and opened; Robbie walked … Continue reading The Perfect Day
Joe for Town Council
Joe pulled his head from inside the toilet and wiped the damp, hairy edges of his mouth. Pulling himself up from his knees, he turned to the sink and splashed water through his hair and on his face, splashing away remnants of last night's debacle. He stared into the mirror, at the ghost staring back … Continue reading Joe for Town Council
