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The Tenth Anniversary Plaque – Full Story

Richard stared at the plaque. The heavy gold letters caught the light of the crystal chandeliers, casting long, jagged shadows across the parquet floor. The hum of the string quartet suddenly sounded […]

The Keys to the Gym – Full Story

Miller’s hand slowly dropped to his side. The practiced smile on his face twitched, then vanished completely. He looked from Tyler to me, his eyes narrowing in confusion and sudden, sharp irritation. […]

The Fifty-Yard Line – Full Story

Leo stopped. The football tucked under his arm, his white jersey gleaming in the sun. He looked at Ryan, then at the mower, then at me. His chest was heaving from the […]

The Night Stalker’s Truck – Full Story

General Vance’s arms wrapped around the man in the black polo. The heavy silver steamer sat on the concrete between them, radiating heat. The smell of roasted garlic and diesel exhaust hung […]

The Deed to Plot 42 – Full Story

David stared at the document in my hand. The wind rustled the leaves of the live oak above us. The sound of distant traffic on East Cesar Chavez Street faded into a […]