Slow Stories

Richard was dazzled when he saw Autumn in the hotel fitness center. On the elevator, he invited her to have a drink in his room. Autumn had her own heavy issues, but decided to let Richard distract her. She didn't know that he would discover her deep secret.

A Story in the Jake's Merle Haggard Invitational Universe
A Jake Rivers Invitational Story He tried in vain to stop her cheating, until she pushed him too far.

A Backcourt Blues Story (1)
Surviving in war is easy compared to surviving relationships.

A young man's journey, Danny's journey.

What if you actually got rewarded for being a good person? What might happen if there was an accountant who kept Karmic books on everyone? What kind of reward might he give you if you were very, very good? Widower Flynn Doyle is about to find out.

A Halloween 2023 Contest Entry
Doyle Grogan is fifteen, diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. His main issue is a lack of focus, which has caused him problems with his academics. His one talent is he draws sketches that take on an almost lifelike quality. His most recent drawing showed the school’s gym with a banner for the upcoming Halloween Dance. Doyle’s greatest tormentor, Gabe Silverman, lay on the floor with his throat sliced wide open. Blood pooled around his obviously dead body.

Catherine and her daughter discover an old mirror with miraculous powers to provide erotic pleasures -- but at what cost?