Tag Archive: story

Finger Painting

Winner: “Best of Non-Fiction” in IUPUI’s award-winning literary magazine, Genesis. Spring 2014 Issue Winner: Honorable Mention, Creative Non-Fiction Award. IUPUI English Department Student Awards.     “We’re going to see your Daddy today,”… Continue reading

Harvey

Winner: Honorable Mention, Gateway Fiction Award. IUPUI English Department Student Awards              Harvey stared up at the cloud filled sky trying to make out the shapes of animals like he’d done as a… Continue reading

Flattering Reflections

  Dr. Anne Miller Ph.D Case Log #1549 Patients: Ms. Sarou Libertine and Mr. Garrett De’Laroux May 15th 2011 I will be meeting shortly with Sarou and Garrett to assess their need for… Continue reading

Revelation

The man kneeling and staring at the heavens cried out, “Why God, what next? Why me?” A priest walking down the road, observed his pleas. The priest stopped and said, “Do not cry… Continue reading

Ok, Go

Ok, you ready Yeah, you? Yeah So we’re gonna do this? Yeah Ok, is it my right or your right? My right So my left? Right. Ok, go.

The Accident

A death occurred in the small town of Pinkerton, Texas on October 16th 1952. William Carver, a longtime resident, was found dead at the edge of his property with injuries that appeared to… Continue reading

Alone in A Crowded Room

He dabbed at the stain on the crimson tablecloth where he’d spilled his drink as he turned suddenly believing that he heard her call out his name, but she hadn’t. She was still… Continue reading

Head Straight, Eyes Forward

“What will your parents think about this boys?”             Mr. Constantine sat there staring a hole through us. I couldn’t look him in the eyes. No, all I could do was stare at… Continue reading

A Lasting Memory

Archie surprised me and took me to a lovely hotel for our 50th anniversary. First we met with Marvin the hotel manager, and he assured me that I’d enjoy my stay there. Then… Continue reading

Test Drive

    We’ll get one more year out of it at most. Why won’t you look at me? I’m trying to drive…These breaks feel weak to me. Why won’t you answer me? I did…This… Continue reading