Crushing Blows in Bed

Crushing Blows in Bed

The rain hammered against the corrugated iron roof of the shack, a relentless, insistent rhythm that mirrored the frantic beat of my heart. Outside, the Louisiana swamp breathed a humid,…
Summer’s Dark Embrace

Summer’s Dark Embrace

The humid Louisiana air hung thick and heavy, saturated with the scent of honeysuckle and impending rain. It clung to my skin, a slick, insistent invitation, mirroring the anticipation that…