Category Archives: Literary Musings
Work in Progress – Witch Doctor
This past year, in November, I decided to take a stab at NaNoWriMo, an annual event where one writes a novel during the month of November. I haven’t finished this one yet, but I have finished a section of it … Continue reading
Splat!
The body lay all over the sidewalk. It popped like a water balloon, covering the side of the building and part of the street with body fluids. Nobody saw where it fell from. The police canvassed the neighborhood looking for … Continue reading
Late to the Party
The light at the end of the tunnel beckons. It offers warmth, promises beauty, and pierces the darkness of despair with rays of hope. But I fear it. I fear that it’s brightness will burn my fragile soul. I fear … Continue reading
The Death of Jimmy Cricket
Jimmy Cricket was found early this morning floating in a pool of water. It was surmised that he had gone for a drink and simply fell in. He drowned as a result. After questioning by authorities, we spoke with the … Continue reading
The Pith
Halloween is not a good time to invite a stranger home for a bite to eat, especially one dressed as a zombie. The block party had been filled with children hours earlier, out collecting their tricks and treats from the … Continue reading
Driftwood (Part 11)
“What do you want? Winona demanded. One of the three intruders raised his rifle to Winona’s face, but she stood firm. “I said ‘what do you want’ and I expect an answer.” “A name,” the reply came from behind them from … Continue reading
Driftwood (Part 10)
Winona examined the driftwood more closely. It was old and gray. But there was nothing written on it; there was no evidence that it had ever seen paint of any kind. Jason sat down and started drumming the table with … Continue reading
Driftwood (Part 9)
Jason dropped Marianne off at her condo after a long drive home. He had spent the entire trip explaining as little as possible about the person following them and the man in the hospital. He wanted to satisfy her curiosity … Continue reading
Driftwood (Part 8)
“Agent Kent,” he smiled as the woman at the desk turned to face him, “What brings you here?” Jason realized the stupidity of the question the moment it hit the air. “He’s awake and insisting that it was just an accident.” “That’s … Continue reading
Driftwood (Part 7)
The emergency room was busy when Jason arrived; they were prepping for a hit and run victim. The man was unconscious, but still alive. There might be some internal bleeding, but fortunately his wallet contained a blood donor card that identified his … Continue reading
