Shes a dark soul. Holding the power of the shadows. Darkness like the cover of night. Storm clouds gather in her soul. Rain falls out of the clouds in her mind and out of her eyes. Skin is pale in the

Long night drive. Monterey to Palm Springs California. City, gas station and billboard lights. Paso Robles, Andersen and Riverside. After an eternity of highway one can feel the desert winds shake the

This is a favorite past time of mine to hike on local trails. It helps me feel alive when I exercise even though its just walking. It definitely feels better than staring at my smartphone for half a day.

I pitched a tent in the redwoods and laid out my sleeping bag. Ate some odd food; beans and macaroni then went to bed. The critters at night woke me from a restful state. Opossums scratching at the outside

I grab the kayak and drag it to the sea. While knee deep in the sea I sit very carefully in the bobbing kayak. Grabbing the paddle I make big strokes and move away from the waves crashing into the shore.

It was blue and shiny. I felt like I was in a spaceship when I first sat in it. With blue internal lights and aerodynamic exterior I could propel myself to new adventures. The unpleasant two hours came

One thing that's great about short stories is how quickly they can ruin your life. Maybe you start reading one over your lunch break and, if it's the right one, before that peanut butter cup you bought