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Smoking Gun

I whispered, “I’m sick,” but no one heard. I became louder and you heard, but you suggested a cure. I told you in frustration that your suggestion wouldn’t work. The pain was unbearable. “I know it will work,” you insisted. I screamed at the top of my lungs, “I’m dying […]

Too Deceptive

How would you describe yourself to someone? “Before you attack me, hear me out,” Benito says to his best friend Val. “Why does this suddenly fill me with anxiety?” “Okay, you know I think you are the kindest, selfless person I know, right?” Val’s forehead wrinkles, his eyes narrow, and […]

Fool Of Marvel Hill

What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today? When he comes down to the city of Mortame Valley, he is treated respectfully because that’s what we do in Mortame Valley. No one really knows him or his family background. He never attends a local church, club, or event. Some say from […]

Singing My Songs

When do you feel most productive? I see him across the street talking to the group gathered around him. I know it is him because a couple who had stop to hear me play recognize him and acknowledge who he is. I’d heard good stuff about him, but when the […]

Farewell Mr. Massey

Tommy Paisley looks around at the solemn faces of the townsfolk who gather around to bury Jonas Massey. Everyone seems as solemn in their finest clothing as they do every Sunday morning. None of them appear to be as uncomfortable as Tommy in his canvas trousers and suspenders on this […]

Family Gathering

“Hey, Uncle Bart, how are you?” I hear “How are you” a lot today as the family gathers for another celebration of life. I think a celebration of life sounds better than a funeral service. This one has been a celebration of my cousin’s life. “I’m doing well,” I respond […]

Special Report

Here is a rough draft excerpt from my current work in progress, a fictional novel, You’re the One: the True Story of Jack and Jill. *** Dad’s final sermon is the most dynamic and heart touching message I have ever heard him preach. It starts out as a sort of […]

Acting Out

Jill Norris in the late 80’s and early 90’s stepped away from stage, screen and television. Even with some notoriety as a plus size model, Jill realized that she is most energized by acting and made a comeback. Her breakout role came through a movie produced by Duke Edwardson’s production […]