• 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…

  • Little Genie

    Little Genie


    Go back in time to meet Little Genie as she makes her way through the dangerous alleys of Paris, narrowly escaping a terrible demise by using her magical powers.

  • Shadow Life

    Shadow Life


    Feathers of light and dark blend, separate and reconnect once again. Without light, there could be no shadow. Without sun, no moon. No longer embattled, I am embracing it all.

  • A Brush with Destiny

    A Brush with Destiny


    A brush with destiny…Is it destiny? We are each born unique individuals, which in itself is an absolute miracle. We share DNA with family members, but none of us is the same as another human being. Not now, not ever before, and never again will there be another you. Think about it. Incredible.  Even with…