Category: The Daily Post
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Ritual
The Daily Post Few people in town even remembered his real name. They knew him simply as “Loco.” Henry remembered, though. He remembered the frenzied beatings, the angry Pall Mall cigarette burns and living in relentless fear that his father — the esteemed Dr. Farquhar — would come at him again. And again. And again.…
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Hindsight
The Daily Post Rocco had never felt more alone in his life. Surrounded by silence, there were no sounds aside from the ones he made himself. He’d only made them to ensure he wasn’t deaf. Rocco wondered about the altitude. Would he die of a heart attack on the way down? Perhaps he’d impale himself on…
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Disengage
Forever, we do. You and me for a lifetime— The thought makes me cringe. The Daily Post
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Rubber Heart
“Just a puncture wound,” they said. “You’ll bounce back in time.” Hearts aren’t basketballs. The Daily Post
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Fred Gets Fired Up
Fred returned from his monthly business trip, and carelessly flung his luggage on the bed before heading to the shower. Hmmm… Camille had suspected for months that he’d been unfaithful, but had no proof. Now, Fred’s suitcase lay open, an invitation for her to confirm her suspicions. She waited to hear the rush of water from…
aka, The Abject Muse 