Latest stories in
"Addiction"

  • 21

    A story of addiction and isolation.

    May 31, 2019 8 min read
  • A Game of Vice and Virtue

    Reggie has been struggling to find the will to live, burning his lungs with cigarettes and drowning himself in alcohol. As he moves from one vice to another, it is as if he is playing a game. But his wife, Nellie plans to be with him no matter what happens, guiding him through this dark time.

    Dec 23, 2018 6 min read
  • ONE SHOT

    This story came in second in a writing contest. The topic of the contest was: It was supposed to be the summer job of a lifetime, working as a chef at an upscale “summer camp” for adults. But, the air conditioner was broken again. After closing, the stale outdoor air brought little relief. The path to the cabins housing seasonal employees was dark but short. She stopped in her tracks when she came across one of the windows. With her pupils dilating, she couldn’t look away…

    Mar 08, 2018 4 min read