by Jay Fiondella John reached for the steaming hot cup of cocoa from the kitchen table. It was difficult for him to navigate the journey to his bedroom, holding his cane in his right hand and the cup in his left. Tomorrow morning, he was sure there would be a trail of spilled cocoa upon the floor leading from the kitchen to his room. It was Christmas Eve, and at the ripe age of 90, he had no delusions of getting a visit from Santa this evening. His wife, Jenna, had passed awa

by Tyrone J Black Demanding attention like a hangnail or a silhouette of a chiffon dressed woman against the sunset, the story opens. Tidbits come forth prying open the imagination to rivers of thought. But, not so many to as to bring exhaustion, or so little as to frustrate, or bore. Infused narration and dialogue stimulate. Thirst for more leads the reader through the setting with taunting sensations, color, and action. Casual or emotional exchange between characters, socia