short stories
“Bokeh”
published in The Booked. Anthology (summer 2013)
A photographer seeks inspiration for his unfocused, periphery-obsessed soul.
“Plan E”
published in The Tobacco-Stained Sky: An Anthology of Post-Apocalyptic Noir (summer 2013)
Back-alley surgeon refuses to perform an abortion on a privileged woman in trouble.
“Untitled Stephenie Meyer Novel”
published in Noir at the Bar Vol. Two (Sept 2012)
Twilight mania proves to be a dangerous aphrodisiac for the opportunistic.
“Fry Girl”
published in …In Search of a City: Los Angeles in 1,000 Words (Nov 2011)
An aging model recounts her tale of the suicidal childhood friend she once talked down. That time.
“Headshot”
published in Warmed and Bound: A Velvet Anthology (Jul 2011)
Home invasion tale with a Hollywood twist.
“The Fudge Shop”
published in Project PATH (date unknown)
A scathing, fictional review of Paris and the Hiltons’ very-real second album, Fracture and Slice, as part of a book mythologizing the history of this legendary band, to accompany their third album, fusing music and literature.
“Ephemeralia”
published at Black Heart Magazine (coming June 17)
Terminally-ill actor tries to make some quick cash while amending his assholic legacy.
“Speed Ramp”
published at Word Riot (Feb 2013)
The curse/blessing of an Indian guttersnipe’s temporal disorder.
“Shivaree”
published at ManArchy Magazine (Oct 2012)
Halloween tale about getting nosy with noisy neighbors.
“‘Burgatory” (temporarily unavailable)
published at Solarcide (Aug 2012)
A life insurance salesman faces his own mortality as planes of the multiverse collide.
“In the Bag”
published at Nefarious Muse (Sept 2008)
Photo shoot turns into a gonzo porn set for a starlet with her own agenda.
“-Esque”
published at Colored Chalk Vol. 1 (Mar 2008)
On the local karaoke circuit, a veteran with star aspirations is tormented by his KJ nemesis.
“In Spirit and Larceny” (May 2012)
Social media for the criminal set.
“One New Message” (Mar 2012)
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How to quit your job by voicemail.
(recorded for a Noir at the Bar performance)
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