Kelvin heard the doors swish open and hoped it wasn’t someone who wanted to use the big computer. He liked to use it for the multitude of spreadsheets on the multiple big screens. He tried to make himself look busy, and then someone slapped him hard on the back. “Heidy… Continue reading
Mrs. Robinson looked at the picture that Persephone King was drawing. “You have four men in your picture.” Seph–as all the kids called her because Persephone was too difficult for the elementary school kids to pronounce–looked up at Mrs. Robinson. “I have three daddies and Uncle Mike.” She’d met two… Continue reading
Jack felt exposed. He knew the guys were ready or at least they would be. He hoped. The book was in a backpack slung over his shoulder. It wasn’t magic on its own, but it held magic symbols. He didn’t know if his new curse would take away the magic…. Continue reading
Mike didn’t turn around when the door to the library opened. He put aside the paper he read and lifted his head. Still not turning around, he said flatly, “Jamie.” “You wanted to see me?” He finally turned around. Standing at arm’s reach, the red-headed Irishman looked straight at him,… Continue reading