Every detail surrounding Gregory Landers was shrouded in secrecy. The name of this mysterious man was recognized by millions, and yet he was personally known by few. For those who did manage to meet him in person, he tended to be easily forgettable. But that was because he had no interest whatsoever in making any … Continue reading THE ADVENTURES OF ADAM AND ADDISON
Author: michael crawley
THE SUBWAY MAN
The subway car, like always, was jammed during the Monday evening rush hour. John Hagar stood close to the door, hanging on to the railing with one hand and holding his briefcase in the other. The train moved forward with a jerk, and instantly, people pulled out their phones, paperback books, and anything else they … Continue reading THE SUBWAY MAN
THE BRAVERY OF A FRIEND
Carl leaned back in his easy chair and waited. It was at times like this when he missed the relaxing pleasure of his pipe, but at his daughter’s persistent urging, he had given up smoking years ago, and it had paid off. He had now achieved the distinction of being an octogenarian, and, thankfully, his … Continue reading THE BRAVERY OF A FRIEND
AN ACT OF KINDNESS
Emma Michaelson brushed a strand of light auburn hair from her face and looked at her watch. It had been just over thirty minutes since she started waiting for a table at the crowded restaurant. If only she’d known there was a large convention in town, she wouldn’t have come on this particular night. The … Continue reading AN ACT OF KINDNESS
BRAINSTORMS
When the BMW hit the ponding on the slick road, the woman panicked and slammed on the brakes. Because of the heavy rain, she had reduced her speed to 60, down from the posted 70 mph, but it was still too fast for the deteriorating conditions. As her car began to slide towards the deep … Continue reading BRAINSTORMS
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