Jacqueline

The wino rose, signaled for another drink, and said, "I'm sick to my stomach of this country." "Answer your phone already," said another patron. "Are you gonna answer that thing?" said a third. "Go on,...

"I dreamt about you last night" she said nonchalantly as if she'd been expecting his visit. Maria turned almost tripping over the dog and began to make tea. "When you see someone in your dreams they...

Wish lists with intent

The voices grew louder in my mind. Something malicious was creeping in. I loved Persephone. "I love Persephone, I love Persephone." "I love Persephone..." I continued saying these words, barely audible...

"Soporific wealth, sir, if you don't mind me saying so," said Gupta, as he transferred the a jingling saucer and tea cup to his serving tray. There was a silence, but only briefly, and Arman resumed...

Best friend is always your best friend. The tie must never be over.

Cloud Inc. was in the business of emotions. They sold emotions as pre-packaged vacuum sealed biochemical software downloadable to the masses in search of a quick fix. Emotional Intelligence was the...

She looked into her closet; so much to choose from! Over the years, she'd put together a nice wardrobe. She was good at dressing for the occasion, and didn't need a designer to help her fit the part....

No, we shall not go gently into the night. Life, in a war, hangs by threads. When bombs have feet and sneaks to that it seeks, We cannot go gently into that night.

I couldn't get that Coldplay song out of my head. I am so obsessive about things. And then I obsess about obsessing. Right now I was obsessed with this patch on my skin. Yesterday it looked like a dot....