Flash Fiction by Hillary Lyon “You can’t keep any secrets from the dead. They know everything, they see everything. Past, present, future—it’s all the same to them.” Mikinos lit his clove cigarette, took a deep drag, then blew out a cloud of pale gray smoke. Carlyle, seated across the red silk scarf covered table fromContinue reading “What The Dead Know”
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Happy Meal
Flash Fiction by David Margolin Malcolm lay quietly, enjoying the memory of his meal last night. Chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes, ham and eggs, and a peanut butter milkshake. None of his requests had been denied. He felt the chilly, dry air on his skin and in his nostrils. He only perceived the medicinal smell whenContinue reading “Happy Meal”
The Final Heist
Crime Fiction by Alex Smith The private club was cloaked in shadows as I slid into my seat at the round table. I was surrounded by two of the best: Victor, the precise, undetectable thief with a cocky grin whose plans had never resulted in a casualty of any kind, and Tom, the infiltrator, hacker,Continue reading “The Final Heist”
Movie Review: Axel F
Beverly Hills Cop 3 Beverly Hills Cop Axel F. Was a phenomenal flick. If you are a fan of the franchise it takes you back to the 80s, while still in 2024. Axel Daughter out in L.A. is in trouble so he heads out there from Detroit to see what’s up. The movie is hilarious,Continue reading “Movie Review: Axel F”
The Beijing Poker Club
Crime Fiction by Frank Sonderborg I had all the equipment ready. My secure Cell Phone. My laptop, 16Gigs of Ram, a good Internet connection. I’d downloaded the Thor browser. I had my VPN, (Virtual Personal Network) working. So, all my net tracks were covered. I sat and stared at the laptop screen and jumped whenContinue reading “The Beijing Poker Club”
The Father’s Code
Flash Fiction by Brian Armstrong It was a typical frozen night in Russia, the kind for which they were infamous. Anyone who could find a warm place had already done so. Piotr Danko was one of the lucky ones, the land of the czars was more than a land of haves and have nots andContinue reading “The Father’s Code”
Rent Lady
Flash Fiction by Cindy Rosmus/ Art by Bernice Holtzman “Melody?” Bingo Joe said. “Who’s she?” “That Cowell dude,” Georgie said. “Who was buying this building. ‘Cept he’s a chick.” He looked anxious. “Where is she?” In the foyer, there we were: Georgie, our boss, in his flowered shorts. All Jimmy Buffett. Bingo Joe and me,Continue reading “Rent Lady”
Fade To Black
Stories by Robert White Fade to Black is a new collection of short stories by author Robert White and published by Close To The Bone Publishing. The Amazon page had this to say: “Fade to Black ‘s stories present characters you might see on any street in any town anywhere. Or maybe you wondered aboutContinue reading “Fade To Black”
A Serenade For Rats
Crime Fiction by Robb White I was almost grateful when Bart Massey flung open the door and stomped in, spraying droplets in all directions, cursing the wet weather. “He show up yet?” Bart never read an epic, not even a graphic novel version of one, but he starts every conversation in medias res. “The guy,Continue reading “A Serenade For Rats”
A Worthie Woman All Hir Live
Crime Fiction by LindaAnn LoSchiavo “Just check if you have enough stamps for Special D. Don’t pepper me with questions, Mona.” Realizing her tone was shrewish, Allison gentled it with a playful Middle English complaint. ”Gad! She gan to grucche a me!” She taught Medieval Literature in the local college where Mona was a librarian.Continue reading “A Worthie Woman All Hir Live”