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Ghosts

by | Sep 25, 2014 | G, Gareth Spark, Short Story

I was sure Tommy had killed his Dad that morning, but I wasn’t going to let that ruin our day; the old bastard probably deserved it more than most anybody else I knew. +++++Tommy’s old man was a hooligan, a meathead who knocked around with my own Father...

Contingency Plan

by | Sep 22, 2014 | D, Donald Glass, Short Story

Angelo walked into the bar, head held high. Confident he would get what he wanted. Prepared to do what needed done if he didn’t. He held the hand of a small, blonde haired child. He sat her at a booth nearest the door, facing away from the dimly lit interior....

Don’t Call Me Darling

by | Sep 18, 2014 | G, Graham Wynd, Short Story

Luke was breaking fingers for the boss when we got the call. I was mostly watching him because that was his job and talking was my job and the talk had already been done. +++++’I’ll get you the money,’ Mr Irving screamed. +++++’When?’...

Bound

by | Sep 15, 2014 | M, Matt Mattila, Short Story

Bussing tables was an excuse to prowl. +++++The job was monotonous. The job was mind-numbing. When I wasn’t clearing tables or wiping them down or hauling buckets full of dishes to the back, I was left with nothing to do but stand in the middle of the restaurant, a...