Fill My Empty Heart
How could the girls of Cedar River high resist the allure of the mysterious knew kid who hung out by the women’s restroom while wearing track pants. Perhaps it was the fog of youthful intrigue and spinning hormones, but no one made the connection to him and the Potty Peeper, who had been terrorizing the school for weeks.
How to Fight a Girl.
Being the only 13 year old with a motorcycle in town meant that Billy had a certain reputation to keep. When Denise, the new girl, accidentally knocked his ride over, would Billy unleash his prepubescent rage or discover that being cool really means understanding… no, he’s going to juvie.
Wicked Weaves
Each heavy breath summer brought the renaissance fair to the Oak Harbor. The citizens would forget themselves with forced mirth and pageantry. By mid-August, much of the town’s best and brightest solidified their plans to run away with the magical troupe; Only to return in September, wiser in the ways of pewter jewelry manufacturing, heavy drinking, and shame.
Night of the Full Moon
Dash away Gloria, dash away. Your father has a newly whittled switch and your mother has a new calling to the Good Book. Dare not let go of the pagan’s hand less she turns into a crow.
Man-Eaters Don’t Laugh
We get it, Ally. It’s tough being the mascot of dental hygiene. Your image carved onto a million plastic toothbrushes that were given to dirty mouthed kids after a teeth scrapping. The gut sink realization that, even after millions of years of evolution and struggle, you are still swimming in the swamp of misunderstanding. Some faux-fuck cowboy in Tallahassee is seducing a stripper named Cinnamon while sporting your sister on his feet. Damnit, Ally, man-eaters may not laugh but they can cry.
Thanks to Lysne Tait for the cover submission.
The Case of the Chocolate Snatcher
Hawkeye, you nearsighted ass. Can’t you see that the chocolate snatcher is no other than Amy Adams herself? Are you so wrapped up in the world of petty crime that you fail to realize she’s creating these “mysteries” in order to get close to you. Now, Hawkeye, gather your nerves and snatch the greatest mystery of all. Snatch the bejeezus out of love.
jess boldt
