A collection of original short fiction and creative nonfiction. Themes may dabble in young adult, horror, suspense, humor, or whatever else catches my fancy.
Always trust your intuition. That was the lesson Erica learned. She knew from the first moment she laid her eyes on Frank and felt the pit of her stomach plummet that something was wrong. She always knew something was not quite right. Her mouth suddenly dry, Erica set her morning paper down on the kitchen … Continue reading Not Quite Right
For any other 12-year-old, summer vacation is supposed to be a time of fun and the occasional mischievous deed. Those are the months the youth look forward to all year long as they drag themselves to and from school. Never mind the sweltering Virginia heat. The sun's rays bouncing off the cracked pavement surrounding Marquis … Continue reading Hair
Look, I never hide the fact that I'm curious by nature. If I have questions, I need answers. Last night, my question was, "I wonder what people think about my essay?" My answer: to read the comments section. I bet I won't do that again. Let me give a little back story. Yesterday, a pitch … Continue reading I Read the Comments to my Essay about Race…Like an Idiot
I am often approached by people who are curious to know what I am. If I were to use sarcasm, as I am apt to do, I would reply "I'm human," but I know that is not what is meant when people inquire about my pedigree. Throughout the years, I have experienced several negative encounters … Continue reading Not Just a “Black” Girl: How Personal Identity Should Be More than Race
As tradition dictates,The mistress never wins.But what happens when the mistressIs already the wife?Confusion swirled in your lifeAnd now you've made your bedWith the one you should have left.Only to leave me,Your Honey,Hidden away as your other.Why couldn't you see meFor who I was?Why assume the ex was the one?Familiarity is strong, huh?You cling to … Continue reading To Adam From Eve
I don't know how much more I can take, I thought. I can't wait for this to be over. I leaned over my bedridden father as I buttoned his pajama top. My drab brown hair hung in his face, but I knew it didn't bother him. Ever since his stroke, he couldn't feel much of anything. … Continue reading Angel of Light
As the first woman Reached high for that forbidden treasure After temptation fell in place And her battle was lost, I reached for you. Bitten by the snake, I was Blinded by the lust to taste that fruit Only to find my eyes opened To the inevitability of my demise. Why? I knew better than … Continue reading Apple
I'm not the type of girl to keep journals or anything like that, but I have no one to talk to and so much is on my mind. Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the past and what should have been. I know it's pointless to backpedal and try to relive what can't be … Continue reading Dear Diary…
Two idiots, a dead body, and a love of John Hughes..."So, where exactly did you hide the body?""I didn't. I just left it there.""On his front porch?""The bastard deserved what he got. I don't have to fuckin' move him. Let him rot.""Refresh my memory: Why exactly did you shoot him in the first place?""That asshole made … Continue reading Witless Wonders
The IdeaSometimes mothers just need to keep their suggestions to themselves. Not all ideas are good, even when the intentions are honest and well-meaning. For example, take my first date. My mom and her best friend, Ms. Essie, thought it would be a great idea for me to tag along on one of her daughter's … Continue reading My Forced Date
The Random Mind 
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