The ghost was eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.  My peanut butter and jelly sandwich.  Loaded with a double wallop of crunchy peanut butter and just a hint of raspberry jam.  Seedless of course.  Crusts cut off.  Sectioned into fourths on a diagonal.  Placed on a plate with a pile of cheddar and... Continue Reading →

            I woke up in a strange bed and really had to pee.  I made my bladder wait a minute while I figured out where I was.  The pale moonlight coming through the window was much weaker than the streetlight back home, but it was bright enough to show me the quilt crumpled at the... Continue Reading →

Most people probably think serial killers watch CSI, Bones, and Law and Order.  A few might even consider adding Dexter to the list.  In my experience, those shows are useless.  There isn't a lot of info there that's accurate.  What is accurate is horribly out of date.  When I watch those shows I laugh.  And... Continue Reading →

Janessa's movements were slow and sure.  First the newspaper she had stolen from the neighbor's drive.  Next the pizza box from last night's dinner.  The phone book.  Her notes from psychology class.  Janessa popped open the flip top on the can of lighter fluid.  Dousing the pile on her living room floor, she took a... Continue Reading →

"What do you want?" Bob asked as we walked into Walgreen's."Just a Dr. Pepper.  Hey, I need to go to the bathroom.  I'll meet you up front." I kissed him on the cheek and moved off toward the back of the store before he could protest.Down one aisle, a left hand turn, and a peek back... Continue Reading →

Hot.  Bright.  Grit.The sun was on my skin and in my eyes.  So was the gravel.  Blinking my eyes open felt like shredding their surface with the tines of a fork.  The first thing I saw past the white wall of light was the slowly turning wheel of my bicycle.  A Bicycle playing card stuck... Continue Reading →

"Everybody loves bacon and chocolate!  These two amazing flavors have finally been brought together in your breakfast cereal.  With the addition of whole grain oats, it's also high in fiber!  Eat it straight out of the box, or drenched in maple syrup!"I just disgusted myself.  And I want bacon.The prompt: Write the copy for a... Continue Reading →

good intentionsexcitementlack of judgementoverzealousnessfatiguepoor planningignorance of Cassandrahastelimited resources (infinite resources can be substituted)single-mindednesspersistenceforgetfulnessUnlike most recipes, quantities in this dish do not matter.Simply combine the ingredients to taste.  Sit back.  And wait.  You'll know when it's ready.

"That was uncalled for,"  I said."Why?  Because it's not true or you just don't want to admit that it IS true?" Jack said."Do you think it's true?" I asked.There was a long pause while he clearly considered his answer.  I turned my head, looking out the car window at the dark, foggy beach.  Mist swirled... Continue Reading →