The coffee shop buzzes with Tuesday morning energy, but Maya Morrison keeps her hands wrapped firmly around her ceramic mug, fingers never straying beyond the safe boundary of its warm surface. She's claimed the corner table again—the one with its back to the wall where she can see everyone coming and going. The barista, a … Continue reading The Weight of Knowing
Short Story
Captivate
Originally written in July of 2011… Mere moments after meeting Emily, he knew that she would have the uncanny ability to captivate him completely. Kent Fisher never believed in love at first sight. In fact, by the time he had finished college, he had decided that love itself was something that simply didn’t exist. But … Continue reading Captivate
Fortress
My back was against the wall as I clutched my sword tight to my chest. My eyes were closed as I carefully considered my next move. I could hear the wretched beast snarling outside the entrance to the fortress. The heavy breathing indicated that it was desperately trying to smell me inside. I dared to … Continue reading Fortress
The Confusing Middle 