I whispered to her, “You’re like a dead catbird to me.” It just came out. I’m out of control sometimes. But I did love a dead catbird once. When something’s dead and you feel an ache for it, that’s love.… more
Writer: Steve Lambert
Good Luck, Harriet (Not That You Need It)
FICTION by Steve Lambert“Look, it’s complicated, and you wouldn’t understand. Don’t ruin our fledgling friendship with too many questions, Jack. It’s all so tedious.”… more
Tightrope Walkers
FICTION by Steve LambertLucien primes the engine and watches a little slug of sweat glide down his shin and break against the ankle bracelet. This is a good, normal thing to do, he thinks. The edger starts on the third pull. He imagines taking a step over the invisible line, and them coming for him, sirens ablaze—maybe not… more
