“Liquidity.â€
The voice came from the darkness near my feet. “What?â€
“That’s your problem, Luke. Liquidity.†I felt Clay shift next to me. “A man sticks a gun in your face and asks for money it’s best to have some to give him.â€
Rick lives in Duluth, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, with his wife and two sons. Numerous websites and magazines, including Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine and Futures Mysterious Anthology, have published his short stories. Writing since a teenager, his work includes dozens of mysteries, humorous pieces, and dark tales. Two novels, Family Ties and Shadows of the Past are currently seeking a home while work continues on a third.
Samples of Rick’s work-in-progress are available for enjoyment and critique at http://writing.com/authors/rnoetzel.
“There’s Hope in one mile,†he said.
“I’m not going to make it.†She leaned over and retched on the carpet. “Sorry about the car.â€
Linda Hanson enjoys reading flash and writing short. A Mike Holiday story can be found at MystericalE and she has an upcoming piece at Muzzle Flash.
I was driving my taxi down the street, eyes open for a fare, any fare, even short haul, because there was nothing coming over the radio from dispatch. The weather was unseasonably warm for that late in the fall; dry too, so there was no rain or cold wind pushing people into cabs. The moon was bright, there was a gentle breeze, and folks were more inclined to enjoy the evening by taking a leisurely stroll to wherever they were going.
Todd Cameron lives in Vancouver, Canada. He has a story in the summer issue of Demolition, and another accepted for the winter issue of Spinetingler.
I’m sure you know the feeling…the chill in the neck when you glance over your shoulder and realize you’re being followed. When no matter how many side alleys you turn into and how much you speed up or slow down, the same shady silhouette remains forty feet or so behind.
Kajsa Wiberg is a freelance writer, translator, and horse trainer. Her stories have appeared in The River Walk Journal, Long Story Short, Prose Toad, Chick Lit Review, Flash Shot, and Insolent Rudder. She is a script reader for Blue Cat Screenplay and a book reviewer for Eclectica. She lives in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, where she’s at work on her second novel.
Sandra Ruttan has released the short list for the Spinetingler Awards, and I am very pleased to announce that Gerri Leen’s “Shared Losses” is included in the short story short list.
Voting is open until December 30. Check out the short list and register your opinion (and, maybe, find something new and good to read).
“I should have done this a long time ago.”
“Yes, you should have.”
Dennis gripped the steering wheel tighter and shot a reproachful look at Angela. She raised her gloved hands blamelessly. “Hey, I agree with you, boss,” she said brightly.