Catch up on the story here Leaves and twigs crunch under our feet as we snake our way through the forest at sundown the next day. We met at one of the trail parking lots and left the cars there, heading deep into the forest, leaving the trails far behind us. The barely-there crescent moon peeked … Continue reading They’re Just Like Us (Part 7)
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They’re Just Like Us (Part 6)
Catch up on the story here It’s too early in the morning and the low hanging sun is reflecting orange off the lake when I pull into one of the many parking lots that are stationed along the wooden walking path. The clock on my dash reads 6:59, one minute before Tripp told me to meet … Continue reading They’re Just Like Us (Part 6)
They’re Just Like Us (Part 5)
Catch up on the story here My heart thumps in my chest and I can’t breathe. I’m out of options. “Brrraaaaaiiiiiiinnnnnsssss” It takes a second for this to process. It sounds like the audio track of a cheesy horror film. I’m so confused and shocked that I blurt out, “What??” His booming laughter fills the empty … Continue reading They’re Just Like Us (Part 5)
They’re Just Like Us (Part 4)
Catch up on the story here My mom has been hugging me for the last 5 minutes. She hasn’t said anything since the sunrise siren except for a few heavy sighs into my hair. Every now and then her grip loosens around me and I think she’s about to pull back but instead she just pulls … Continue reading They’re Just Like Us (Part 4)
Antidepressant (Flash Fiction)
178 words I used to smile. I used to be fun and smile at everyone and anything. Then something happened and it became harder and harder to smile. I stayed at home, curled up in bed, shutting myself off from the world. I cried for no reason and hated everything I used to love. “Snap … Continue reading Antidepressant (Flash Fiction)
