The invitation arrived on a Saturday morning, and I just stared at it as if my past was coming back to haunt me. I hesitatntly opened up the letter and asked my wife to read it to me. My greatest fear was realized when she read the following:
Dear Mike,
It is that time again. We request your presence at our 20th high school reunion. Meet your friends and share what you have accomplished and wher...
Jeffrey watches as the couple pulled out of their driveway onto the street in their sleek and expensive Mercedez Benz. The thought of them enjoying the luxury of heated seats and surround sound infuriates him as he clenches his fists. They have the emenities that some people would envy in their home let alone a car. Having none of these things, he loathes these type of people as they take for gran...
He stares wildly with eyes transfixed upon the flame as the match is lit. His pyromania needs being fulfilled as he throws the match upon the dried leaves in the middle of the forest. He watches and his lips twist up in a wicked smile as the flames engulf the dried up piles of leaves in the middle of the clearing. He walks closer to his creation watching the flames begin to fly in the sky. It is a...
The music is beautiful and intoxicating, these moments make me feel as though I’m a free spirit. I spring to my tiptoes because I know this moment is fleeting and soon enough I will be thrown back into the abyss darkness of my box. I spin and spin with pure delight on my right foot performing my signature Piroutette. I know I have precise form as I watch my reflection in the mirror. I beamed with...
Mara has this crazy look on her face and is ranting on about the end of the world; and how we need to make sure we are saved. I inquire “What’s gotten into you, why do you care?”. With this she rolls her eyes in frustration and tells me that I just don’t understand. I just shrug and head out to the garage to escape the discussion, “Don’t turn your back on me.” she yells at me. I decide to to ignor...
The device looks ominous sitting in the dark corner. I could smell the rotting wood and grease on the gears. This device is going to be used to torture me to pull a confession from me. My crime is questioning the church and their teachings to the children of our village.
The device consisted of a table made of wood. There are worn ropes that run from two sets of pullies, one at the head and one ...
