The Eupeptic Sex of Maria Lynn Fuego

Maria awoke with a McDonald’s breakfast on her mind but it never materialized in her belly, instead dining on stale Doritos and a warm can of Mountain Dew.  Maria had slept in her car again last night. Joel had relapsed and succumbed to his demons, embarking on a scary drinking binge that forced Maria outContinue reading “The Eupeptic Sex of Maria Lynn Fuego”

The Total Package

She was straightforward and told me I had “zero charisma.” She didn’t mince words. She insisted—with venomous emphasis—that I was boring and had nothing of value to offer. She compared me to a dead mime and because she refused to explain the analogy, I had no rebuttal.  She pulled no punches, my Lois. Really gaveContinue reading “The Total Package”

Smothered Under Heavy Cement…

It took a silvery sliver of a second. I was only thirteen. It happened so long ago… Then why does it still weigh me down like a pair of gangster-style cement shoes?   The sudden snap of light startled me from my transition into sleep…. I’d been edging into the relief of a dream…and then myContinue reading “Smothered Under Heavy Cement…”