Here’s What it’s Like I’ve been fired. Much like a sucker-punch to the gonads, I never saw it coming. My manager led me to table two and gave me the news. After two weeks of training, they decided they’ve made a horrible mistake. “I’m still getting paid right?” I asked…

Careful what you wish for Lauren bared her teeth and cracked a knuckle with one squeeze. She could taste the foulness of Mark’s words on her own tongue. “Don’t you understand?” he yelled. “Either move up north with me, or it’s over.” Fine with me she thought. It wasn’t as…

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A glorious morning memory My eyes shot open as an alarm blared from out of nowhere. The 5:00 AM sunrise made an appearance on my bedroom carpet. “Shit, get up!” I shrieked as I jolted my boyfriend awake. “What time is it?” he asked, also seeing the light of dawn. …

The future hit like a cosmic bitch slap I decided to go and have my palm read. My reasoning was just for fun with no particular want for guidance. That’s how I approach life — as one big cruise with many options to choose from. Among these options were a…

A true story They say to write what you know. For a high functioning kook like myself, this covers a wide variety of comedic scenarios. This includes but does not limit: Outrunning a pack of bloodthirsty hounds, winging auditions for prestigious musical roles, mastering the Time Warp from “The Rocky…

He will follow “This. Friggin. Sucks!” I slammed the trunk of my mom’s Honda shut. “Take it easy Kim,” my mother warned. “This is for your own good.” “Being a parent must be nice,” I mumbled. “What’s that?” she asked with a glare through her enormous sunglasses. “Nothing” I rolled…

Beware the Hat Man “Claire shrieked and squirmed, viciously scraping the ground with every ounce of strength.” I continued the creepy narrative, enjoying my brother’s holy shit expression. “The icy grip around her ankles ripped her across the terrain, his nails sunk into her skin like needles. Psychotic laughter echoed…

Just a happy poem Stepped outside, caressing my skin was a simple breeze. I glance up towards that golden orb, casting its rays through the trees. With a breath, the vibes overtake me like a wave. I am swallowed by peace. Breathing in the summer scent, then exhaling, I feel…