The Bluegill Girl

Kara stretched her arms above her head as the morning sunlight shimmered down through the water and and slid across her face. She inhaled a large mouthful of water and it was refreshing as it passed across her gills. She kept her swim bladder at neutral bouyancy and floated within her circle of tall grasses. … Continue reading The Bluegill Girl

The Mountain Air

I got off the bus and walked slowly up the sleepy street to the diner. I wasn't acclimated to the thin mountain air yet, so I took things slowly. A puff of wind caressed my cheek and stirred my hair. I turned my face into it and closed my eyes as another puff slid across … Continue reading The Mountain Air

SofTA

"Hey Steve, when are the models going to be ready for the DoE presentation?" "I've got Slothy crunching the numbers," I said. "So, when hell freezes over?" Dan said. "Just before hell freezes." "Just because Slothy still exists, doesn't mean we use him." "And just because he's not softa doesn't mean he's useless." "I'm putting … Continue reading SofTA

For You

Daria leaned back in her cafeteria chair and cradled her Sprite. "Did you get into trouble for breaking curfew last night?" Amy mumbled. Daria rolled her eyes. "What?" Mumble mumble. Daria took a sip of her Sprite. She had this theory. Amy couldn't decide if she wanted people to notice her or not. Sometimes she'd … Continue reading For You

Books Are For Reading

I unlocked the door to my neighbor's house. House sitting during summer break is a great money maker. The bonuses are even better. I'm away from brother, my clients leave snacks for me, and some of them have me dog watch too. However, the best part... I don't have to work at a fast food … Continue reading Books Are For Reading