Published in the 2025 Whatcom Writes Anthology.
Mark Deetz found himself in the middle of his favorite book. Literally. Flat as a pancake, he lay between pages 246 and 247. He knew this because his head was pressed between the two numbers, his body inverted, legs askew.
About: money, mediocrity, the entropy of aging, myths of meaning, and yes … the inescapable Reaper.
Caleb Forte, a college graduate desperate for work, takes a job in an art gallery run by a curiously talented artist. When a mysterious young woman uncovers a dangerous hustle, the pair find themselves inextricably trapped in a web of deceit, with only one way out.
Black Swan events are the direct cause of our triumphs and troubles. Here’s how to stack the odds in your favor.
Paige, Lori, Mark, and a dozen other members of the queer community inspired me to share their poignant stories.
FIRST PLACE: ’24 CIBA Short Fiction.
PUBLISHED: HamLit.org Literary Magazine.
Two self-described royals from Wyoming make a pact to live life to the fullest, and discover an important lesson about themselves and the people they belittle.
A northern elephant seal came into my life and I discovered the joy of volunteering. This marvelous creature changed my life.
FINALIST: ’23 CIBA Short Fiction.
A story of love, deception, and triumph.
Death of an atheist. A tribute to one of the finest men who ever was.
Humanity is facing four possible futures, none of which end well.