Thanksgiving
There was movement in the yellow house behind us. There was some shouting, and crying, but I could not make out what was being said. “That could have gone better,” I said. “It was not that bad,” Leah retorted, looking…
Story Bad Decisions
Twitch Business
It was the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and we had discovered that Lulu Attack should not be mixed with alcohol. Apparently, the warning wasn’t just for drunkards. My brother had canceled his subscription to Leah’s Patreon, but Leah had made me…
Where Nothing Feels the Same
My plane back to Iowa was leaving at 1 p.m., and I had packed everything for the week the day before. I was sitting at the kitchen table eating breakfast when Oliver showed his face. “Hi, Lillian.” He gave me…
We Are Not Like Before (Mia Perspective)
I answered the phone. “Hey, Lin? What's up? You OK?” There was a sound on the other end, then silence. I heard her swallow before she tried again. “Can I see you?” “Sure. Right now?” I tried to sound hopeful.…
We Are Not Like Before (Lin Perspective)
The phone stopped ringing, and Mia answered. “Hey, Lin? What's up? You OK?” Her voice echoed slightly. She was in some open room, maybe a bathroom. I tried to speak, but hearing Mia's voice had brought me close to tears.…