contents read part four They drive on. She keeps turning around to stare out the back window. “We better get off the road for a bit. The cops are gonna be out on this soon. Probably,” she says. “Yes. Do you know a good spot?” he asks. She looks around for a second and snaps … Continue reading Road Trip – part five
Road Trip – part four
contents read part three On the road again, heading back to the gas station. The fuel gauge is reading empty, but he is pretty sure they have just enough. They might not make it, but what the fuck. She’s small. She can steer while he pushes. She is back to playing with her Zippo. Flicking … Continue reading Road Trip – part four
Road Trip – part three
contents read part two The banjo song ends, eventually. Ahab does not notice. When he finally realizes the banjo is gone, some musical burnout is on the radio talking about the song in his soft, smug, broadcaster’s voice. Inflicting a history lesson longer than the song itself. She shuts the radio off. He turns the … Continue reading Road Trip – part three
Road Trip – part two
Contents read part one He starts the car. Revs the engine up, so that its torque rocks the car on its performance suspension. This excites the woman in the passenger seat. He drops the clutch and spins donuts in the lot, spraying gravel and dust. The woman squeals like a teenager. She screams like a … Continue reading Road Trip – part two
Road Trip – part one
Contents The Gideons have left a Bible in the room. That and a bottle of whiskey get him through the first night. It is a rough night. It is a rough room. Full of old smells and stains. A white plastic ashtray had been placed next to the white plastic No Smoking sign screwed down … Continue reading Road Trip – part one
The Children of Stron – part 183
table of contents - (spoilers) read part 182 Choke was on the walkway above the north gate when the ambush squad returned. As they approached the gate, Peep gave a loud all-clear whistle to alert him. Choke came down and opened up the gate with the soldier he was guarding it with. The man was … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 183
The Children of Stron – part 182
table of contents - (spoilers) read part 181 Pinch, Hardmod, and Osgar were waiting at the north gate with the two men posted to guard it. All the men besides Pinch goggled in shock at Reece when he shuffled up to them in his shredded pissy pants. “Spearman Reece has decided that he’s well enough … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 182
The Children of Stron – part 181
table of contents - (spoilers) read part 180 Choke rode out the south gate and around the west side of the palisade by the Cowslip Creek to the unconsecrated graveyard. He was relieved to see that Dom was sitting by a fresh grave mound. As he reined up nearby, Choke was annoyed to see that … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 181
The Children of Stron – part 180
table of contents - (spoilers) read part 179 Mariola and Choke were still in the tent together, a good two hours after Choke had said that he absolutely had to get back his men right away. “I need to go. I have to get back!” Choke groaned, wriggling out from underneath her. “You keep saying … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 180
The Children of Stron – part 179
table of contents - (spoilers) read part 178 Choke and Mariola were naked together, lying in his tent on his bedroll. The tent’s flap was open and they have a lovely little view of the woods. For the time being they had exhausted themselves and were taking their time to be together in an adjacent … Continue reading The Children of Stron – part 179
Muse Vassal 