The soldiers formed up like a Panzer Division to storm the diner. I watched from the street as they poked, prodded, and shoved the farmers. Shortly, the biggest one came out. “He’s not here.” “Try the

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Sally took longer than she needed to pour the coffee. I’m sure glad everyone could gather at their usual breakfast spot as if nothing had happened. Assholes. In my present

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Through the night we stayed huddled around Dan who alternated between sobbing and screaming. We kept him as comfortable as possible and tried to keep him from moving around

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Before I could register the news, Dan passed out. Part of an IV stand stuck out of his stomach and blood trickled out of a large gash on his head. I could find nothing to stop

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 The flag burner lay on his stomach randomly screaming about "the tyranny of the state" and "the army knows a secret." At one point he looked at me and Charlie

Photo by PxHere Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 I like my steak well-done, my eggs runny, and my toast black. My waitress, who always wears a blouse with just another cleavage showing, popped my toast in again