There is an old saying, “When it stares you in the face, that’s when you know if you're going to just be good at this job or if you're going to be great.” These words kept circulating through my head as the sirens screamed on top of the rig. My eyes scanned around inside of … Continue reading Phoenix
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The Laramie Leap
Chris looked down from the rigid cliff to the water below. The edge of the jagged rock was menacing and he could only imagine his flesh being torn to shreds whenever he approached the edge. The water was safe, that he knew, but it was getting to the water that was the problem. Inching his … Continue reading The Laramie Leap
Black Keys
Erich studied the keys on his new typewriter. The body was light gray and the keys were black with white letters. It was unregistered, untraceable, and he would finally be able to write his story, a story that if it fell into the wrong hands, could mean he'd spend the rest of his life in … Continue reading Black Keys
The Mansion
“C’mon babe, just this once. We’ll just look at the main floor,” said Christine, tugging Eric’s arm and pulling him across the field that lay in front of the mansion. The knee-high grass swayed in the soft wind as the moonlight glistened off the shattered glass from the windows. “You know I hate this place, … Continue reading The Mansion
New story on the way
I'd say I have just one writing session left before I finish the first draft of my crime fiction short story. I'm so close I can see the finish line. I'll have a bit of editing to do as it'll not only include editing of the writing but also editing to ensure some aspects of … Continue reading New story on the way