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Fish ‘n Chips

Fish ‘n Chips

by | Feb 27, 2022 | D, Duncan Ros, Short Story

It didn’t take long for me to figure I’d put the old lady to work. She was sexed up as it was and the idea seemed about as natural as anything else—and besides, I hadn’t been able to please her physically since I’d been released from the hospital. The shock treatments...
Murder Most Applely

Murder Most Applely

by | Feb 21, 2022 | B, Bill Suboski, Short Story

Finally, after lunch, the Captain’s door was open. Detective Cooper gathered his notes and walked the short distance. He leaned in and tapped on the door. The Captain had been turned toward the window. He swiveled around and Cooper saw that he was on the phone. But...
A Window Opens

A Window Opens

by | Feb 14, 2022 | J, John Scheck, Short Story

The place had swinging doors. No joke. I guess nobody told them to stop making bars this way in Chihuahua. Didn’t bother paving the street either, just dust and gravel. Prices were above the bar, hand-written in chalk. The cost for a shot of tequila, like everything...
Pablo’s Girls

Pablo’s Girls

by | Feb 7, 2022 | A, A.C., Short Story

I first hear of the new Pablo’s Girl from someone who’s seen her firsthand. They don’t give as much detail as I would like – they don’t mention her dimples, her top, her perfume. They don’t mention her eyes either – but for that, there is no need. I know...