when we were taught [...]
Hendiadys
Into opalescent [...]
The Ages, Part XVI
“We are apes and soundly we [...]
Blunt Force Trauma
Down here in hell [...]
A Place Where Things Join, Ten
“Hey, sleepy, what are you doing up so late?” said Kel as Marian shuffled drowsily into the kitchen. “What are you doing!” Oliver echoed, pointing a chocolaty spoon at her. They were playing cards together. Several empty beers decorated the dining table. “I should ask you the same question,” she said to Oliver, picking him [...]
A Place Where Things Join, Nine
The boots were a tight fit; too tight for Kel's liking. Leaning back on the ottoman he stamped his heel on the ground a couple of times and turned his leg in the mirror. “I really like 'em,” he said to Marian's surprise. His drawl was deep and cautious. Kel was sexy when he was [...]
A Place Where Things Join, Eight
That night Kel was on edge. The air inside the house was the mingling smell of his cigarettes with the rich and unusual odours of the cooking. In the kitchen Marian felt Kel's nervous to-and-fro behind her as she combined ingredients, and later, outside in the yard, long gun underarm and cigarette in hand Kel [...]
