FRANK COCKED HIS HEAD and looked to me for the answer. I could tell he wanted to say something. What’s the matter? He cocked his head the other way. I dropped to my knees, as if getting closer might help me understand his curiosity. He ran his rough tongue across my face. My eyelids stuck to one another from the glue of his saliva. What the hell’s gotten in to […]
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Marisa Urgo | After the Fall and After That
“Leah! Good news and bad news.” Will sounded hurried, as he always did at the start of our calls. The busiest man I’ve ever met, Will began briskly, likely running to an audition or callback, but laughter would always blossom into fruitful conversation like the way cells grow rapidly in my lab. “Good news: I’m visiting Benton for the weekend! I’m staying at your place, by the way. If that’s […]
Jenean McBrearty | Big Ugly Moose
I LEFT ATLANTA after my father died of influenza, and my mother married Dr. Campbell. He got offered a position at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Ottawa, and claimed, “There’s no room for the boy there, Carolyn. And with our baby coming…” “What’ll I do with him, Leslie? Put him in a military academy?” I held my breath. Mother was in love and would have done anything for […]
Nicholas Powers | Affirmative Action Orgasms
“HERE,” I SAID, AND GAVE HER A PETITE, TOURIST SHOP BELL. “If you’re stressed out, bored and want an orgasm, ring it.” She stared at me and a cascade of emotions washed over her face. “Are you serious?” She asked. Sitting next to her, I placed it in her palm. “Want me to wear a bowtie and white gloves? You can call me Mr. Belvedere.” She playfully punched my chest. […]
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