Chasing the Sun - Chapter 33: Those Foregone Days
Sometimes, he envied those who lived across the river in those rich neighbourhoods. the tops of their houses--maybe palaces--were visible from here, a small peek of life with seemingly no worries. sometimes, he envied octo and vilkas.
History Repeats Because Those Who Write It Write Repetition
First they came for the socialists, and I spoke out-- Because I had read That Poem. Loved its pathos, Its tragedy, And its warning. They came for natives, black people, immigrants, refugees-- And I spoke out. They came for the poor...
Those Magnificent Women in Their Flying Machines (Heat 14 preview)
The tarmac crew scrambled as the plane came to a lurching stop off the runway. They were bouncing with energy and excitement: a new squad on a new post on their first assignment, and they were working on a brand-new model, the Douglas C-54 Skymaster,...
Those Bygone Dog-Star Days - Chapter 36 of 37
And so i did, closing those doors, returning the false metal shelf, and closing the wooden doors of the tunnel behind me. i ran back to infinitá with gun in hand.
Those Bygone Dog-Star Days - Chapter 35 of 37
**~ Chapter 35 ~** _I loved him. Then I killed him._ The tunnel was cold and silent. Lights were placed a dozen yards apart creating alternating patterns of bright and dim. My panting echoed down the hall as I ran. \*\*\*\* ...
Those Bygone Dog-Star Days - Chapter 32 of 37
**~ Chapter 32 ~** The best view of the city is, hands down, the Cliffside Promenade on Mt. Adams just East of the city. Mt. Adams was more of a giant, steep hill than it was a proper mountain. Despite the steep geography surrounding the...
Those Bygone Dog-Star Days - Chapter 33 of 37
**~ Chapter 33 ~** "I'm going home soon," Becky said with conviction. "What?" I looked up from the checker board sitting on Becky's swivel-tray. She was red, I was black. She was winning, of course, but I almost had a piece on her...
Those Bygone Dog-Star Days - Chapter 31 of 37
I banned those assholes but remy still could come in. it's his business, after all." ursula's voice echoed in my memory. things were falling into place but i didn't know whether to be excited or horrified. "and marc was okay with it? with remy?"
Those Bygone Dog-Star Days - Chapter 30 of 37
There was a lie in those words. he walked away, towards the bar. "fine," i mumbled. "be that way." i needed to dance. i needed to get rid of the mounting frustration that welled up because of aaron. kat's involved with a criminal?
Those Bygone Dog-Star Days - Chapter 29 of 37
**~ Chapter 29 ~** I didn't have a car to take me to Chesim this time, but at least the day was hovering around a comfortable seventy degrees; actually a somewhat warm day after a cold spell. I chewed on a couple of mints and settled in for a...
Those Bygone Dog-Star Days - Chapter 28 of 37
**~ Chapter 28 ~** "....and the insurance company is okay with it?" Mom asked Dad. "Yeah, apparently," Dad shuffled through a small pile of bills, notices, and letters on the dinner table. Steam rose from an enchilada on his plate; Dad dug in....
Those Bygone Dog-Star Days - Chapter 27 of 37
those sticky spots were cold. gathering my balance, i sat up. i was in aaron's bedroom, on his bed. i was naked and my clothes were on the floor. there was no other noise in the apartment. i was alone. my body stood up.