May 2021

Anya trailed a finger over the thick glass dome. It gleamed even in the dull, rainy-day light. Inside the tiny opalescent orb brightened as it did whenever she touched the snow globe – a weird word for it since there was no snow inside, just the orb and hazy purple mountains. She took it to […]

“Mrs. Black?” “Yes. Mr. Doe, I presume?” “That’s me.” “Thank you for meeting with me.” “I can’t say no to a beautiful woman.” “Well that’s kind of awkward.” “So . . . you have a problem that needs to be solved?” “Correct.” “Husband?” “What? No! No, no, no.” “Just a guess. Most often it’s the

“Oh baby, I’m happy I met you. It’s been years . . . years, since I’ve gotten any.” Bruce hustled away from the carnival looking over his shoulder every three seconds like a man trying to get away with something. Which he was. He loved his wife, Linda. He did! But the last twenty years

“Sir! Please, I beg of you, spare an apple or a coin.” Terrabeth shyly pulled the tattered dress to cover her bare shoulder. The man was high born by the horse he rode, clothes he wore and gold signet ring. A lord, possibly. She arranged herself more artfully on the rock, allowing a hint of