'Do you understand why you are here?' 'No.' 'You are here because you have been charged and sentenced under Social Code section 92, subsection 3, paragraph 12. Do you know what that is?' 'No.' The two women sat across from each other, a small metal table between them, in a small, sterile, white room lit … Continue reading Don’t Laugh
Category: Stories
Short stories that I’ve written
Sinners Special
Jeremy was working in the kitchen of his food truck, preparing everything for the lunchtime rush. He was parked in his usual spot along the road running beside the park, which was on the shore of the lake. He took a moment to look out the order window and smiled. It was a beautiful, warm, … Continue reading Sinners Special
I Miss the Bells
I miss the bells. I remember, when Martha was still alive, we'd usually be about half a block away from the cathedral, when they would start ringing the bells. Our hearts would lift, our steps would quicken, and our minds would immediately shift to the glory of our Lord. Different bells sending out different frequencies, … Continue reading I Miss the Bells
A Gift for John
John hung the towel on the hook and opened the door to the bathroom. He slowly took the 2 steps across the hall to his bedroom, holding the door jamb to steady himself. From the door of his bedroom to the bed was a step and a half and then he could lean down to … Continue reading A Gift for John
Jessie and Grandpa
‘Why do you believe in God, Grandpa?’ ‘Because He made you, Jessie.’ Jessie frowned and stared straight ahead out of the windshield of the truck, as they drove along the dirt road. ‘No, Grandpa. Why do you really believe in God?’ Grandpa glanced quickly at Jessie and saw the serious look. ‘You really want to … Continue reading Jessie and Grandpa
Peace Be With You 