Short Stories

Some loans aren't worth it

“Jenna? There are some people coming up our driveway that are, um…do you remember that I said I stopped gambling?” Jenna’s eyes lift even...

The Duck Coalition declares war on Rainbow Nation

By Shakira Turtle, Underwater Gazette Updated 12:06 PM ET, Sat January 16, 2021 (Underwater Gazette) – In a race to build the perfect...

Not all accidents are accidents

He could hear everything, but dare not open his eyes. The world was black and bitter now. A pressure over his face held him down....

Christmas Eve

I head upstairs with Mom. She has her phone, her laptop, and a blanket. As soon as she sits on the bed, I bonk my head into her hand. No...

Snickerdoodles with Grandma

The cinnamon aroma drifts through the house, starting in the kitchen. Grandma places a few of the finished cookies on the cooling rack...

Helvetica Files

In an attempt to determine what actually occurred on the Helvetica, the other detectives and I spent months compiling and cobbling...