The Truth That Waits
This story contains themes or mentions of physical violence, gore, or abuse. “You shouldn’t drink with your patient like this,” I shot back. We had this rhythm—teasing that tip-toed along the edge…
The Whitwood War of 1987
The Turf Battles Begin Whitwood Mall was not just a shopping mall in eastern Los Angeles County in 1987. It was a kingdom. A cathedral of consumerism. A shrine of shiny tiles, fluorescent tube…
Encore Without Her
All his life, David Larson had known he was going to be Great. Great with a capital G. Ambition seized his heart, throttled his mind, and sent sparks of electricity through his fingers. He worked…
Friendly Competition
Amy washes her hands and shakes them dry before returning her patients chart to its proper slot and heading back to the nurse's station. “You out of here Amy?” Jennifer asked. “Just got…
The Good Girls Guide to Bad Intentions
The restaurant hums with that perfect Friday night energy—not too loud, not too quiet, just expensive enough to make everyone speak in their indoor voices. I smooth my hands over my black dress for the…