An grizzled old sea captain was often spotted by his crew opening a small, locked box on the bridge, peeking inside at its contents, and shutting the lid before anyone might glimpse inside. The crew's curiosity grew and, on the day he retired, they rushed to the...
A couple had become estranged. They couldn’t pinpoint the exact moment their relationship had broken down, but over the years, they had drifted apart until they were strangers—and enemies—in the same house. Humanely speaking, reconciliation was impossible. Too many...
When I turned 50 my husband bought me a beautiful diamond ring. He is a very particular shopper, and decided this gem stone must have the best clarity and color available. How it sparkled as I held in the light and admired this special gift! I bought an electronic...
I loved the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip. That guy did the world a terrible disservice when he quit drawing it. I could relate so closely with that little guy it was unreal. My uncle was over seas during the war and right after it ended he had sent my grandmother...
His name was Steven, but we called him "Spike."Spike was a freshman living at the end of the hall during my sophomore year in college. We christened him "Spike" simply because his appearance was anything but wild, and we suspected he would never live up to the...
It was the smell that bothered Wayne the most. The clutter and the oily stains on the carpets he could stand, but the fetid aroma that swirled through the house was at times unbearable. Air fresheners would allay the stench for a short time, but the presence of the...