Originally written in August of 2010… Caleb’s hand trembled as he put the bottle to his lips. He was shaking so much that a part of him was scared he would drop the bottle. Another part of him didn’t care. That part would be just as content with watching the glass shatter as with drinking … Continue reading Faith

Originally written in June of 2010… “This is just a mess,” said Ellie as she stared at the painting. Tom just scoffed at her comment and said, “No, it isn’t! The artist is clearly expressing his anger in this one!” Tom was doing a really good job of trying to make it sound like he … Continue reading Mess

"Why weren't you there?" Christine asked the question, trying to fight her tears. Ronald looked her in the eye and knew she was fighting a losing battle. He knew the tears would come and he knew that anything he had to say, if he remained honest with her, would only give her a stronger reason … Continue reading We Can’t Be Friends

I wonder if she’s going to call… He kept thinking those same words over and over again. He didn’t like to admit that he was obsessing, but that’s exactly what Tim was doing. Tim had gone out with Cindy just once and he hadn’t seen her or heard from her since. But that wasn’t for … Continue reading Letting Go and Hanging On

I was bound on the floor just like the rest of them. My hands were behind my back, tied up with the same sort of plastic things they use for handcuffs these days. I knew they couldn’t hold me if I didn’t want them to. But here I was, sitting uncomfortably, a hostage along with … Continue reading Demands

Stanley rushed down the stairs, hoping to catch his wife before she left for work. When he got to the kitchen he realized he was too late. She had let him oversleep, so he didn’t have a chance to wish her a happy anniversary. Madison had left coffee warming in the pot, knowing that Stan … Continue reading The Book That Changed Everything