• Somnia

    Somnia


    Leaping high, legs extended, I land gracefully. Effortlessly. My body is a machine. Upon landing, I fold gently, rolling to the floor. Lean, limber and flexible, I fall smoothly into a split, exiting seamlessly. Choreographing as I go, I move with utter fluidity across the vast empty dance studio. I am free. My body is…

  • CVS Psychic

    CVS Psychic


    Hair dye, nail polish, crazy glue, birthday card and gum. I repeat these words over and over in my head like a mantra. Don’t want to forget anything. Without a list, I know I’ll wind up with a basket full of makeup I don’t need, along with random things like tiny stuffed teddy bears and…

  • Mythical

    Mythical


    Simple Definition of mythical : based on or described in a myth : existing only in the imagination He stood 6’3″. A large man, cutting a figure with his flaming toupee billowing in the wind. He carried himself as though always on camera, in part because he had spent a lot of time in front…

  • Down

    Down


    When you’re down , You don’t see up Pressure holds me, Indecision molds me Do something, yet I do nothing.  

  • Tarnished

    Tarnished


    Oh my tarnished heart Do you remember when you were shiny and new? Before the reality of life set in When nature was all you saw and you believed in kindness Before tv and pollution contaminated everything good When you were just perfect for being you Before they told you what you needed to be…

  • 28 Doves and a Beer

    28 Doves and a Beer


      Did I hear that right? I asked myself. Doves? No, I must have misunderstood what he was saying. Wait. He did say it. Doves. He said doves. He, being a right wing conservative, spewing opinions into the atmosphere, infused with hatred and insecurities. The rage is so palpable, I can taste it. A toxic…

  • Exit Plan

    Exit Plan


    Desiree’s journey unfolds as she transitions from aspiring actress to living a seemingly luxurious life with husband Dean, marked by infidelity and neglect. Facing divorce and loneliness, she discovers a retreat offering community and support. Ultimately, she embraces a new beginning, recognizing the need for an exit plan from her tumultuous situation.

  • Flames

    Flames


    Fire in my heart, fire in my soul. The fire might go dim, damp, or diminish, but the embers glow. Embers stoked with love and hope, never hate or fear. From these embers, a spark can fly. From that spark, a flame can rise. From that flame, a firestorm. I’m burning up inside. via Daily…

  • Bad Vibrations


    Today is November 8, 2016. Election Day. I haven’t been sleeping well for weeks. Tossing and turning, I feel the negativity spinning out of control. Trump has brought to the surface everything ugly about this country. Angry racists, bigots and misogynists…..to all of these, he has given license to hate. “Make America Great Again”…should really be…

  • Trader Joe’s Gigolo

    Trader Joe’s Gigolo


    The story follows a charming but irresponsible man who reveled in his success with women until his lifestyle led to personal and professional decline.

  • Winter Wanderland

    Winter Wanderland


    In January 1989, Valerie navigates the harsh winter of Philadelphia while struggling financially from her entry-level library job. Seeking a better income, she interviews at a questionable day spa. Encountering Marie, the owner, Valerie grapples with the implications of a massage-related position that hints at flexibility but raises moral concerns about its nature.

  • Calzones

    Calzones


    Eighteen-year-old Rene struggles to find a job as a waitress in a Boston café amidst the harsh realities of life in the early 80s. After a tumultuous first day, she encounters Joe, an older man who offers her protection and money.

  • Lost in Translation

    Lost in Translation


    Veronica balanced a demanding PR job and a vibrant social life, dating only musicians. After a few unsuccessful romances, she reluctantly explored online dating and met Fabrizio1, an Italian tattoo artist.

  • Taco Bell Two Hundred

    Taco Bell Two Hundred


    Time travel through the San Fernando Valley, early 2000’s along with Shauna as she has a strange, yet profitable encounter.

  • Erich Fromm

    Erich Fromm


     

  • Flat Stanley

    Flat Stanley


    Kelly described Peter as a “Flat Stanley,” indicating he was uninteresting and predictable, reflecting her disappointment in online dating. After five dates without a kiss, he revealed he wasn’t ready for a relationship.

  • Dust

    Dust


      Everyone has one. No, not the one who got away. The one we wish we never met. The one we love to hate and hate to love. Until the spell breaks. And it all turns to dust. Amen.

  • From Romania with Love

    From Romania with Love


    The narrative shares a cautionary tale about Viva, a successful woman who becomes romantically involved with a charming, seemingly perfect man. Initially captivated by his allure, she overlooks red flags.

  • Dirty Mattress

    Dirty Mattress


    In Christmas 2015, a struggling individual in LA finds themselves catering a private party after a recent breakup. Faced with difficulties and an eccentric host’s family, they unexpectedly bond with a fellow server named Shawn. The night concludes with a modest tip, followed by a memorable, albeit uneasy, evening together.

  • Cloaked in Mystery

    Cloaked in Mystery


    Cloaked in mystery, the orchid mantis sits. Still, so still. She waits. Patience is her virtue. She is beautiful, yet discreet. Barely visible. Behind her camouflage she hides. She’s become what she needs to be in order to survive. She is a small miracle, yet a machine. She operates in stealth mode. Cloaked in her…