Publications

THE CASEWORKER

A Congressional staffer is trying to hold on to his job  when the roving eyes of a Congressman and his chief of staff lead to unexpected consequences.
Published in New Pop Lit 

BUTTERFLY

A young American staff officer in the Vietnam War is confronted with the changing roles of women in America, as well as of women in occupied Vietnam.
​Published in Literary Yard

the last of salinger

The new fellow in the old folks’ home catapults Hazel back to an incident in the past she’d rather never think about again.
​Published in Penny Shorts
Paul and his young son Josh are enjoying some quality time at a Fourth of July parade when a stranger displays his version of patriotism. 
Published in Writing Raw
A local politician asks a bartender for help with her plan to solve a marital problem. Her solution is more complicated than she thinks. ​Published in Twisted Vine (p. 57)
“I shouldn’t be talking about this stuff. I’m a good Christian now, or I try to be. I’m trying to put all of that killing stuff behind me.”
​Published in New Pop Lit​

no point in telling

animal control

THUMBING TO MORRISTOWN
Charlie’s new neighbor is a problem. And Charlie has to put him in his place. But does he go too far?
Published in Rind (pg. 24)
Bob obsesses about a malicious call to the City about the welfare of his dog. Published in Penny Shorts
An old man's fishing is interrupted by a young itinerant, but is he being too trusting when he offers to help?
Published in                 Fiction on the Web

Benjamin Franklin and the Witch of Endor

A Congressional staffer struggles with his boss’s bizarre proposal for a new law.
Published in New Pop Lit​

THE PROBLEM CHILD

 "Yeah, I like to sneak up on people. Do you know who I am?" Her voice was initially laconic, but her question had a mildly accusatory tone. Published in Scarlet Leaf Review.

BREEDEN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM​

An irascible old man makes a volunteer at a local history museum uneasy.
Published in Literary Yard

PEARL ON SATURDAY NIGHT

A part-time preacher has to rescue a member of his congregation from a beer joint on a Saturday night. Published in a book anthology: Unbroken Circle: Stories of Cultural Diversity in the South.

EASTER VISITS

​There’s nothing as stubborn as an old family grudge.  Published in Penny Shorts.

THE JOGGER

A computer geek meets a beautiful woman during his early morning runs.
​Published in Over My Dead Body! Online