Tales from the Abyss: The Rain is Falling Down, Falling Down

It was a lovely warm evening in Scottsdale. The sky was clear, allowing the stars to shine brightly through. The days of fog had finally cleared up. Roger strolled down the hill, one of the town’s many walking trails. It was a short walk to and from town, and he didn’t have to worry about … More Tales from the Abyss: The Rain is Falling Down, Falling Down

The Red Socialite

 I pushed myself away suddenly from a socialite, dressed tightly in black and white. I had spilled my water all over his shirt. I tried to apologize and wipe it off with my napkin. But he shoved me away and walked towards the bathroom. Calming myself, I went to grab a drink and find a … More The Red Socialite

Vindicta

Monday the 17th: 7:37 a.m.: She staggered through the hallway, dragging herself across the blue wallpaper. It had all been a blur of events. She’d been in her bedroom, kissing the neighborhood boy. Then without warning, she was stabbed and dragged out the door. Once he was satisfied with stabbing her, he left somewhere outside. … More Vindicta

Sewer

“I hate doing this kinda work,” John grumbled as he and his coworker headed towards their designed job in the sewers. It was the worst part of their day. They had to clean up all the sewage waste in the east tunnel, an unpleasant but necessary job. “I do too,” Paul retorted. “But it pays … More Sewer

The Boy

A long time ago, a young boy lived in a house on a farm near the forest. His parents kept him at home frequently, so he was educated at home and led a sheltered life. Rarely was he allowed to go outside, and it was only during the day, with strict orders to return by … More The Boy

Doll Face

I’d just moved in with a roommate. I was in college and had been dealing with family issues back home. The location was a bit far from my university, but I didn’t mind too much. The town I moved to was where one of my closest friends lived. Her name was Jackie. Jackie and I … More Doll Face

Spider Legs

Photo by Ed van duijn on Unsplash Dale wiped the sweat from his brow and stood on one foot, waiting for his three brothers. It was a hot, humid, miserable day. Dale cursed himself for letting his brothers talk him into coming to Africa. I don’t even see the appeal. It’s mosquitos, miserable hot, and whatever … More Spider Legs

The Tiger

John took a puff of smoke from his cigarette as he walked around the building. It was nearly midnight, and he was the only one on shift. Oddly enough, he wasn’t supposed to be alone. But, for some reason, all of his other coworkers called out. One of them was a middle-aged woman named Nora. … More The Tiger