Stories tagged with "tension"

  • Fiery Bang Inspired by text

    “All I’m saying,” the Reverend was saying, “is he’s a good kid who’s overcome a lot of adversion.”
    “Adversion, huh? He talk a…

  • Showbiz, Where a Hitman Can Hide Out Inspired by text

    “Let’s go to Chuck E. Cheese!” Detective Walsh exuberantly exclaimed and grabbed his gun, putting it on.
    “There is no Chuck E…

  • my little frankie part 3

    “Hi, Mom. I’m making some grilled cheese for lunch. Would you like some?” Charlotte asked. She flipped over the tan bread an…

  • Day 130 Inspired by a photo

    Day 130

    Mother tried to get me to eat chicken. I told her I got a speeding ticket and she, out of sympathy, replied, “Mayb…

  • Bittersweet Truth Inspired by text

    Brian’s face must have given away his expression because she began to nurture him. ‘It’s OK’ ‘You’ll make a girl happy someda…

  • WarGames Inspired by text

    My hand is still shaking. What have I done?

    In the distance I hear the muffled roar of Skinny Jimbo lifting off, payload arm…

  • The Truth About Platonic Relationships

    Brian closed his eyes, wishing he was on the couch next to Danielle, instead of where he was, on the recliner without her lov…

  • Letters To Amberly: Denied Inspired by text

    Dear Amberly,

    Pull cupid’s arrow out of your arse for a second and think this over more clearly. I hate mushy gushy rubbish,...

  • The Jump

    The chopper descended on the Piscataqua with a stomach-rolling churn. The men crouched, single file, and prepared to jump.

    S…

  • The Soldier Inspired by text

    My boots were filled with water as I trodged through the murky swamp water, rifle in hand. We were to disassemble a P.O.W. ca…