After her third shower, Lora decided it was time to give up. There was no ridicule in defeat, this was something her father had impressed upon Lora many times when she was growing up. Even now, when she rarely visitedRead more…
Rainbow Family
This piece is an excerpt from Laura’s novel-in-progress, Beautiful Revolutionary. They pack the station wagon and head to the lake around noon that Saturday, with their hats and sunglasses, their towels and books, a basket full of sunscreen and picnicRead more…
The sound time makes
He first saw her behind a slanted chair, on an afternoon when the wind blew the trees so violently he thought the world was ending. She had spilt boiling water from a small emerald teapot over the café table. HavingRead more…
The Red Path
‘What finer life could a girl wish for, than one of beauty and esteem?’ thought Red’s mother. And beautiful her daughter was, though she possessed a fiery disposition matched only by the flame of curls that swept across her daintyRead more…
What’s mine
The neighbour lady beckoned hello at me with her wave and smile as I was slinking out of my car. I tried not to look at her as I nodded acknowledgement. I slid the few steps into my duplex andRead more…