The True Cost of Paint
The two palm trees at the edge of his San Gabriel backyard rose in front of Noah like giant soldiers swaying slightly in the breeze. The blank white canvas on the wooden easel beckoned.
The Almost-Dinner Party
Lisa knew she should have cancelled the dinner party. Who was entertaining anymore? The evening news reports were grim in their recommendations.
The Butterfly Effect
The guests all agreed. It was a beautiful setting for a wedding. But the wedding planner had missed one essential fact.
The Foot Left Behind
When Jason picked up the plastic bag, something heavy shifted inside. He untied the top and looked. He blinked and looked again. It was a joke, a sick joke.
The Misunderstanding
Davina sat in the very back of her graduate class. Last row of seats. Usually, she sat front and center. But today, she had some personal business to attend to.
Deliverer
Bethany should never have been on the streets of Hollywood in the middle of the night but then a rescuer appeared just in time…
Death by Umbrella
Never before had Angelenos been restricted from sunlight for such a prolonged period at the exact same time a handy weapon had been placed into their hands.
The Secret
Aidan was supposed to be looking for a job. After all, he was $55,000 in debt for that goddamn MBA.
The Convo
Marissa counted. Fifteen people in line at Starbucks and she was number eight. She had never been to this particular Starbucks before but the familiarity of the brand comforted her.
A Children’s Story
The first thing you need to know is that Bobby Blue-Belly and Poppy Pink-Belly are snakes. And twins.