Category Archives: Stories

Snakebite

Posted on October 1, 2013 by mark

I’m out of breath when I reach the top of my alone place, afternoon sun baking me and my mind and the bike under the thin, useless shadows of the power lines and the towers; I want one last run–like … Continue reading →

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Pond

Posted on August 13, 2013 by mark

There’s a pond. It’s not really a pond…it’s a puddle. But it could be a pond. It’s in the woods, nestled in the shadow of a hill. It’s really just a divot in the dirt that fills up with rainwater … Continue reading →

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Devil Music

Posted on September 7, 2009 by mark

Johnny Rocck could tell the crowd wasn’t into the show, and if he was honest with himself, he wasn’t either. Rocckstar was a talented band, for sure, but what had really made them a chart-topping phenomenon was their ability to … Continue reading →

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You Can Never Be Too Careful

Posted on July 22, 2009 by mark

Police Officer Hank Johnson looked up from his desk, then immediately looked back down again, managing to miss the piercing, searching eyes of the Chief. It was his last day before retirement, and there was no way he was going … Continue reading →

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