CW: Rape, Sexual abuse “Well, here we are; it looks like it was only us who survived,” I told the man I helped sit against a tree stump. I turned on the lantern, examining our surroundings. The smell of smoke and burnt fuel filled the air; the doomed ships’ remaining flames provided the remaining light. … Continue reading Spacer’s Revenge
Beyond
No one knows who first asked the question, or to whom. It didn’t matter as the question became the greatest mystery known to humankind: What will happen at the end of the universe? There was a beginning, so an ending must come. During the first few million years of humanity, theories propped up but quickly … Continue reading Beyond
Letter from the Past
A bright flash of light followed by a knock at the door; and my heart leaped for joy. She and I agreed on thirty seconds, but it had been instantaneous. Then again, maybe time moved slower when you were within it, and it caused her perceptions to throw off. This was all new, still much … Continue reading Letter from the Past
Happy New(er) Year
"3… 2… 1… Happy New Year!" Everyone exclaimed as the clock reached midnight.I turned next and kissed my partner Kaitlyn; our second New Year's together and technically our second decade. All of our friends surrounding us did the same, a fantastic end of 2019 and the start of 2020. The two of us rode in … Continue reading Happy New(er) Year
Marathons – NaNo Blog 1
A few weeks ago, Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge did what many thought was impossible, run a marathon in under two hours. They listed his time at 1:59:40, which required a pace of 4:35 per mile. Despite not being a runner myself, I know about marathons and running them thanks to my dad, who was forced to … Continue reading Marathons – NaNo Blog 1
Through the End (An Excerpt)
I have been extremely busy with school and working on the revision of this novel. I decided to offer you all a sample of the first novel I wrote, and one I'm currently revising... Adam, Brandon and I took the van back to the ranch, finding it in ruins. The main house burned to its … Continue reading Through the End (An Excerpt)
Never Ending Rain
This last week was the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey. From August 25 to August 29 parts of Southeast Texas received up to sixty inches of rain. For comparison, the city of Houston averages forty-eight inches per year; Yes, more than a year’s worth of rain dumped in five days. Here’s my story… If there any … Continue reading Never Ending Rain
Prompts Suck
Well, it only took a week before I had no ideas to write up here on my blog. Thus, this the key post to sit down and force myself to write. If I don’t force myself to write this post, my blog will die and be forgotten. My friend Colleen recommended, and websites, to keep … Continue reading Prompts Suck
Three Interviews, Two Cities, One Day
At four a.m., my alarm blares off, and I reach over to shut it off. I have thirty minutes to shower before I have to leave for the airport. I shower and halfway put on my suit to be presentable enough in public. By 4:30, I am out the door headed for Hobby Airport, slightly … Continue reading Three Interviews, Two Cities, One Day
Ash and the Evil Men: A Review of The Road
The Road has been on my reading list for a while, several years. It’s the one that’s been there the longest. The Road is the story of a father “The Man” and his son “The Boy” as they travel through a desolate and dangerous post-apocalyptic wasteland. As they journey, they encounter cannibals, starvation, some bright … Continue reading Ash and the Evil Men: A Review of The Road









