Marks

It was on a Monday morning. The sky was still black, the stars barely visible in the city smog. Occasional cars drove by, leaving a brief flash of light. Inside a house with a blue car in the driveway, a man woke up. It was the first day of his new job, and he was … More Marks

The Attic

Thump. I heard it again. It was the fifth time this week. I looked up at the ceiling to where my attic was. It’s got to be in there, I thought. This time, I’ll catch whatever it is. I decided to wait until nightfall. That’s when I noted the sound being the most active. So … More The Attic

Delilah

The shovel scrapes as I trudge back to the house. The rain pours heavily. Adrenaline is still coursing through my veins as I walk back to the house. I’ve just done the unthinkable. A mix of relief and fear courses through me as I sit down in my chair. Finally, I’m free. I look around … More Delilah