He was cranky because he couldn’t do shit, and he was never one to smile much. He was good at killing men, hated killing time. Where he took pleasure was walking down the sidewalk knowing people he’d never met thought he was a mean old man. Hell, he’d been a mean young one, no reason to change now.… more
Tag Archives: Crime
March into the Interior
FICTION by Nicholas GriderA brief glimpse into the thoughts and life of the teenage son of a billionaire manufacturer as he accompanies his father to work for the annual “bring your children to work” day.… more
The Orchard
FICTION by Cass PursellEven just thinking about those old days with my cousin Bass, the back-back yard, my sister Hannah, the smell of murky water, I have to do quiet, like I’m listening to adult conversation from around a corner. … more
King’s Man
FICTION by Matthew Baker“But after it gets bad and then worse, your body stops trying to send you warning signals. It stops trying to tell you that something’s wrong… more
