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Crossroads

Crossroads

by | Jul 18, 2021 | Short Story, T, Tom Vater

When Chuan stepped out of the shower, hearing his phone ring for the 10th time in the last hour, he knew they were serious. He knew they were after him. He knew they could get him any time. He had no defense, no weapons, no influential wealthy friends in high places....
Friday

Friday

by | Jan 25, 2021 | Short Story, T, Tom Vater

I’d returned early from the jungle party. The drugs hadn’t agreed with me. Definitely shouldn’t have broken into that second packet of ketamine, like a thief in the night. +++++That was two weeks ago on the full moon night. A Friday. I haven’t managed to leave my bed...
The Elephant in the Room

The Elephant in the Room

by | Aug 22, 2020 | Short Story, T, Tom Vater

The bungalow burst open, the flimsy lock ripped from the door frame and clattering to the floor. +++++“Where’s Jimmy?” +++++Zoe shot up from the bed and shrunk back against the wall, pulling her blanket up to her neck. +++++“I, I thought he was with you.” +++++Ryan...