Eight-year-old Paul stared out the car window as the glowing lights of Joe's Pizza flashed against the gloom of a cold December gray sky. He wiped the frost off the window and looked around the parking lot. "Where's Dad?" "Spending time with his girlfriend," Mom groused, then shut off the 1972 Dodge Dart and pulled … Continue reading The Birthday
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Best Worst Day Ever (Part 6 — The End)
Best Worst Day Ever (Part 5) Chest heaving, Matt stumbled up the sidewalk. Head swimming from exertion, he paused and caught his breath. Bile filled his mouth, and he spat. His stomach lurched, but he breathed deeply and caught himself. If only it was possible run away from his thoughts. With leaden feet, he climbed … Continue reading Best Worst Day Ever (Part 6 — The End)