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Taraji paused with his hand on the cubicle curtain. Every time he entered the space created by it was more difficult than the last. By the staff’s accounts, this time his brother’s injury had been grim. Sonaji had lost two limb: he left leg, and his right arm. He would be waking up, soon, and … Continue reading Similar →

Charles Williams Fantasy, Short Story Leave a comment October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 8 Minutes

Ballet

Over the years, I’ve learned how to respond when something bad happens. Some people break down and cry, some softly, some so hard they can hardly speak. Some people curl up in bed and lose the ability to function for a few days. Some people get angry, and they punch something or someone. Some people … Continue reading Ballet →

Charles Williams Fiction, Short Story Leave a comment September 14, 2018September 14, 2018 7 Minutes

Islands

Every year, a little bit more of their island disappeared into the sea. Maybe the foundations sank away. Maybe the water level rose. They did not seek the cause. They saw only the consequences: what they had long called home shrank and dwindled with the passage of time. Their children said, “We are scared. The … Continue reading Islands →

Charles Williams Fiction, Short Story 1 Comment August 24, 2018August 24, 2018 3 Minutes

Grades

Craig sat in a wooden chair at the kitchen table. In front of him, in the middle of the table, crackers and cubes of cheese sat in a white bowl, ready for Eva to snack on when she got back from school. From his vantage point, Craig could see the front door. Soon, it would … Continue reading Grades →

Charles Williams Fiction 2 Comments August 15, 2018August 15, 2018 5 Minutes
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