Short Story

He took a sip of water to rid his torrid throat and began to speak. “Love I am sorry, about everything. You clean this house and make our dinners. You watch our son and most of all you support me any time I need it. You did not deserve the cruel things I said to you. I am truly sorry.” Mary Ann felt something ping at her heart, she almost wanted to forgive him but Henry did not stop there. “I know you must of have felt alone and scared when I pushed you away but you know how I am with work. The other officers will mock me for having a wild wife and-”

“Just go,” Dean breathed pulling her close. She was awake and tears were falling from her eyes she couldn’t speak gasping for breath but she gently rubbed his arms. As if he was the one who needed comforting.

"Oh, indeed," echoes Willis, taking the opportunity to scowl at me. "We've never had a riot in Northwell before, and sadly this riot has made national news. Mr Kirkland-"

“Well, I'm not sure where to start, so I'll just start at the beginning.” I then proceeded to fill her in on the divorce, custody arrangement, and some of the issues I had been dealing with. “It's like I'm the parent. She loses control of herself, and once she's been pushed over the edge she's gone. It's almost like something possesses her out of nowhere.” I told her this, and I began to feel some relief. “Well, Madeline, you seem to be a very mature young woman. You've obviously grown up very quickly. I want you to know that what you're dealing with isn't okay, and you shouldn't be made to feel that way.” she told me. The tears started streaming down my face, and my heart began to

After the third day of tension, Jess spoke with Austin in their rooms; once more cleaning his guns. “It’s time boy.” “Time for what ol’ man?” “A time to kill or be killed. Austin, I’d appreciate it if you’d take Clara and Lena on their buggy ride earlier than usual today.” Austin argumentatively replied “I ain’t leaven’ you Jess! I’ll make sure the ladies stay out of sight but if one of us dies, Clara and Angel deserve to grieve.” “Angel? You mean Lena?” Jess said as he finally looked away from his guns. “Yes Angel. I’m the only one allowed to call her that so you’d best call her by Lena until she’s okay with it.” “So, you finally figured out you love the girl.” Jess asked. “Yes Jess and I intend to ask her to marry me when

“This is all because of that lowlife waitress you used to date.” Uther shook his finger in Arthur’s face as the crowd continued to gape in

The lime green walls were covered in various painting, some of which were there to teach the students about love and peace. However, the students were selfish and careless and even oblivious to their surroundings. They prioritized their designated group of friends, being strict and all with who could and couldn’t sit at their lunch tables. It was the same with good treatment and respect, only the most favorable ones received that. (Maybe remove this and change it)

“Shuttle leaving the surface in one hour,” the intercom said. It seemed as if the whole world was boarding the shuttles, in fact, that was probably true. The port crowded with thousands of people boarding a few spaceships. Most came in pairs of two, almost like Noah’s Ark. Some folks came with a bit more of a package, taking their kids, their moms, and almost everyone they knew. Children bounced, friends were getting acquainted as they were excited about the adventure that awaited. Yet there were the few who hung their heads alone. Their lives filled with loss that what the world had taken from them. Below their gas masks were faces wrinkled with sorrow.

The low murmuring in our head rises to a shout when we step through the doors of the institution. It's here to help, it's here to help it's here to help it's here to- The voices in our head were suddenly shouting over each other, desperate to have their opinions heard. Were gonna die! Were gonna- Help me! Help m-

On a calm summers morning in the year 2018, Jack went to work at In-N-Out burger. He was flipping burgers and making milkshakes when his boss came over to remind him about his lunch break. Jack hopped in the car and drove near the Dolby Theater to Subway for lunch. He gave his order and waited for his sandwich. Jack looked out the window and saw the busy hustle and bustle of downtown LA. He saw the stars of celebrities and the crazy traffic, the tall buildings and the crazy culture. Moments later his sandwich was ready and he drove into the standstill traffic. Jack looked at his phone in the motionless traffic and found his lunch break had ended. Jack became stressed as his hopes of making it back to work was zero to none. Jack attempted

If you’re reading this you probably are wanting to know what you were like back in your youth (Yes, you are old now). To start, I’ll tell you a little about what is going on in the family right now. Well, I just turned 18 and let’s just say so far I am enjoying it. Grandpa and Grandma just put addition on their house. Dad is still making up his mind on whether or not he wants to sell the ranger (he has been in the process of deciding whether to sell it or not for about two months now). Mom just got back from Texas the other day. Her job at Nelnet has her traveling almost every other week now. Our little brother, Caden is a freshman right now. He thinks he’s a tough guy because he’s almost as tall as me. Owen is constantly wrestling Max

Leaha fought the urge to focus on the screen that buzzed to life in her lap. The laptop could use a hell of an upgrade, one she already mapped out. But for now it would do, specially considering that it could not be tracked. Leaha wanted to dig into the files she had stolen, not only to learn what had set off the attack against them. But also to learn more about the people around her now. Leaha had never really trusted anyone, and the fact that she had almost allowed it before all this only pissed her off. But it proved her feelings on trusting others right in smooth move.

“Tristan, why don’t you and Annis come to my father’s party?” Arthur asked with one hand resting on his apartment door on the way out. “Come on, there’ll be free food and all.”

My curiosity had pulled me out of my room, into the hallway, and driven me to open the door when I heard the angry shouting. For ten minutes I had stood, unable to look away from the strange, angry women in my mother’s place. She was scary and I

“Yes, you have taken such good care of our family. I don’t know where I would be if it weren’t for you, and your support. I just think I haven’t given you