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.
A Children’s Story
The first thing you need to know is that Bobby Blue-Belly and Poppy Pink-Belly are snakes. And twins.
The Emotional Support Human
Hannah dipped a fry in ranch dressing. “My shrink wrote a letter to some agency saying that I needed to have an emotional support dog on campus because of my nerves, my anxiety, you know.”
The Short Tale of Leopold
Leopold was a fine-looking rat with rich chestnut-hued fur and bright black eyes. He took particular pride in his tail, which was strong and capable.