Stories we Tell Scene 184

That morning, Sally and the kids had stopped at the hospital pharmacy where Sally had asked the pharmacist if they sold the purple diapers used in the hospital rooms. “Oh, you’re talking about our Molicare briefs. Those are a brand new line of product just on the market this year; the hospital is committed to […]

Skys the limit Scene 1

“Aw, fricklestein,” I grumbled under my breath, reaching down with one hand to inspect the rip up the leg of my shorts. It wouldn’t have been quite as big a deal, I suppose, had I not just bought them earlier that week. Luckily, despite how short they were – I’m not going to lie, I […]

Rockabuy Baby Scene 194

Jimmy whimpered at the profusion of enormous faces that surrounded him; their grins of Amazonian triumph frightened him and made him wish that Krystyn was there to protect him. His back bent as he sank down in the playpen and lowered his head so he wouldn’t have to look up at the terrifying sneers of […]

Meg’s Transformation Scene 215

  Stephen was counting up his spare change (of which he had plenty) when Megan approached. “The next time I buy an ice cream,” he proudly declared. “I’m paying entirely in pennies!” “That’s not nice.” “Yeah, well, that’s what he gets for running out of chocolate.” “Hey Steve,” she interrupted. “Am I a bad person?” […]

Redeeming Clara Scene 99

The halls were festooned with Halloween decorations. Twist of orange and black crepe paper streamed across the halls and around the classroom doors, As I walked past the gymnasium, I saw that it was all decorated for the dance as well. The basketball hoops were cranked up so they were out of the way and […]