The China Doll with a voice – Bailey Gannett

Rose Young was scurrying down the hall, eyes cast down and books clutched tight. She didn’t pay much attention to the sharp chitter chatter of her hundreds of classmates as she tiptoed quickly down the stairs, like a rabbit on the run. Math class, math class, she had to get to math class and she… Continue reading The China Doll with a voice – Bailey Gannett

Timmy Swims – Charles Borngrebe

Timmy sat by the river behind his home and considered the waters before him. All he could think was how desperately he wanted to swim in its peaceful, inviting blueness; amidst the minnows and tiny invertebrates that lived within. The other neighborhood kids had done it and told him how great it was. They asked… Continue reading Timmy Swims – Charles Borngrebe

Sonnet about a high-functioning sociopath – Jeff Peters

These clues I’ll seek, shouting in confidence That what I’ve found isn’t beyond my skill. Excellence mistaken for insolence; Through palace façade I must find the kill. When drones my friend John endlessly to me My concentration does wither away. How quivers he like an angry blind bee To pray I keep my deduction at… Continue reading Sonnet about a high-functioning sociopath – Jeff Peters