They set a table out on the Alps just for us. “This is a neutral country,” the waiter said, “you can have anything you want.” The mountains were very proud of their muscles, flexed them every chance they got. They would rub away any whiff from the rest of the world if it tried to … Continue reading
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Cartoon Characters — Donald Illich
Last night we chose to be cartoon characters with four fingers on each hand, a permanent grin on our faces, or the shocked expression from an explosion. We loved each other, but it was always pursuit, you chasing after me up the stairs, me scrambling away from your embrace. You would sing your love, a … Continue reading
A Cold Christmas Somewhere — Jack Vian
It’s Christmas Eve and I’m still waiting for my first Yule stiff even though it’s, like, freezing cold in bundled rabbit fur and the stretch of spandex leopard print doesn’t cover the rent when my Santa’s sitting at home in our favorite motel room all nice and toddy warm while he unwraps Alyssa with his … Continue reading
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