I’m not sure if it was a dream or the most intense physical act I’d ever engaged in. I couldn’t piece together how I got here. I’d been mixing liquor, always dangerous. Downed three Utica Clubs, two flying squirrels, and a Fat Elvis. Then a Screaming Orgasm, maybe. Not sure if that was a drink … Continue reading Book Lust by Terry Rainey
The Pig Farmer in the City by Linda Freedland
“Oh. Excuse me, but your foot is in my crotch.”“Sorry.” He adjusts his position. “Better?”“Much. Thank you.”“You know, you’re rather pretty.”“You didn’t think I was pretty last night?”“I don’t remember much from last night. Well, maybe some.” He laughs.“Yeah, well, I remember a bit more. I’m pretty sure last night was the most incredible sex … Continue reading The Pig Farmer in the City by Linda Freedland
Untitled by Ruth Ann Dandrea
If she wakes from a dreamof satiation, satisfaction, sensation,what does she say to the manin her bed?Was it you? Are you magic? Do I know you?Will I like you?Whatever did you manage to dothat no one has known to dobefore? What chores? What sweetdesire?And…did I do it for you, too?Let me look at you.Are you … Continue reading Untitled by Ruth Ann Dandrea
The Adventures of Corona and Virus by Mary Perrin Scott
“What’s your name?”“Corona. What about you?”“Virus.”“Here we sit, thrown together, total strangers, on the counter in Jack’s Bar.”“How did you get here, Corona?”“I was left behind by the last couple. The were celebrating being sprung loose from social isolation.”“Same with me.” remarked Virus.“This bar is filling up with many humans who are happy to be … Continue reading The Adventures of Corona and Virus by Mary Perrin Scott
Black Satin Sheets by Lorraine Caramanna
Under different circumstances Victoria would have luxuriated in the black satin sheets on the king size bed. But as the sky glowed a tangerine sunrise, the reality of the situation lay naked in the morning light. She had spent a night of passion with a man she had met in The Clouds Rooftop Bar, and … Continue reading Black Satin Sheets by Lorraine Caramanna
Etc. by Paul Lamar
“Lucas?... You awake? “…Actually, it’s just Luke. And you’re Tim…just Tim… never a Timothy. So you said.” “…Good memory.” “…Well, it’s only been about five hours… and we’ve been asleep for three, so I haven’t been clogging my brain with much else.” “…My brain hurts. Too much booze.” “Yup… Coffee’s brewing.” “…You’ve already been up?” … Continue reading Etc. by Paul Lamar
Destined to Be by Lorraine Caramanna
May 21, 2020 Dear Larry, I ate a Little Debbie Zebra Cake in your honor this afternoon. Actually, I ate two because the cakes were twin wrapped. Your laugh echoed off the walls of my brain cells as I chewed. You always laughed when I ate both cakes. After all, you had convinced me the … Continue reading Destined to Be by Lorraine Caramanna
Dear Pepper by Erica Jean Schwabach
Dear Pepper, I met you unexpectedly. Yes, I worked at the local animal shelter, and yes, I loved all of the cats with an unbearable desire to save them all, but at the time we didn’t think we could take in another cat. Your adoption was fairly spontaneous, but it turned out our hearts had … Continue reading Dear Pepper by Erica Jean Schwabach
Dear loon in the distance by Terry Rainey
Dear loon in the distance, I’m not blaming you for waking me up in the middle of the night in the middle of the summer in the middle of my life. I deserved to be more tired than I was, what with the long drive Up North from Virginia, a trip I’d never taken, where … Continue reading Dear loon in the distance by Terry Rainey
