Eddie walks into Little Richards Pizza Parlor and sits in the same booth he always sits in. He patiently waits for the beautiful red headed waitress to take his order. The sound of Elvis coming from the jukebox fills the room. “Well hello there stranger, long time no see.” “Hey sweet thing, how are you today?” “I’m doing much better now that I see your mug!” “Likewise, likewise!” Ed responded. Edd...

It’s been four years since Uncle Tony asked Eddie to join the family business. Eddie’s worked his way up the ranks and is now Uncle Tony’s number three guy, behind his own son Jimmy. Eddie and Jimmy are like brothers. Only a few months apart in age and they’ve lived together since Eddie’s parents accident 12 years ago. “I’m actually glad your here Eddie, I got something I need you to take ca...

As long as he could remember, Jacob always wanted to be a doctor. He’s always wanted to help people. Jacob was a kind young man, with a good heart, but med school was so difficult and so competitive. He couldn’t afford the education and what he learned in class never stuck. He tried hard to understand the material, but couldn’t. Maybe because he’d rather go for a walk or be around friends, than be...

Matt wasn’t doing so good. His grades were suffering and he was ready to call it quits. No one in his family ever graduated from college. Why’d he think he would be the exception.

He knew he had to tell his mom he was going to drop out. It would be a tough conversation but she’d understand.

He pulled his phone out of his pocket and stared at his mom’s number for a few seconds re-evaluating if t...

I grab my sister’s hand and pull her towards the cliff edge with me. She nods slowly in my direction. Then we jump.

I warned her that it would be ice cold, but once you hit the water, it’s freezing temperature still surprises you.

Once we resurface she holds on to me tight. She’s never been a strong swimmer and she’s always been afraid of the ocean. I’m surprised I convinced her to jump off the...

“Impossible!” He muttered.

“No! Please dad, you have to help me! I need the money.” retorted his son.

“You want me to give you $1400 for a beach trip and you’re going by yourself?”

“No dad, I’m meeting people there.”

“Son, I’m not stupid. I know you don’t have many friends. That’s alright, you don’t need a lot of friends. But tell me what this is really about. Why do you want to go on this tri...

The world is changing. It’s always changing. Life now, looks different than it did 50 years ago. 50 years ago, life looked different than 50 years before that.

People change, cities change, technology changes, culture changes.

Very few things stay the same. But a lot of times, the things that don’t change, are the most beautiful and often most forgotten.

The sun has been rising in the east and...

It’s been 20 years since humans left Earth. From what I hear, us and Russia destroyed the planet and forced us all up here. We Americans live in the Mayflower. The Russians live in the Ushakov. I only know this because my father told me, before they moved me away. He was there that day. The day Russia attacked.

Now we’re stuck up here, searching for a new planet. They separate kids from their fam...

I often wonder how much my people like me. It’s not easy being king. It’s not easy being responsible for the success or downfall of a country.

I have absolute power. I can do whatever I want, whenever I want, to or with whoever I want. I know this is dangerous. I saw what absolute power did to my father. The people hated him. He was an awful king, filled with greed and corruption.

I don’t want...

“I think I just met the happiest person in the world!” Little Billy exclaimed. “Oh really? Tell me about them.” said Mr. Brown. “Well Mr. Brown, her name is Sunflower. She has pretty blonde hair, big brown eyes, and loves to run!” said Little Billy. His eyes lit up as he spoke. Mr. Brown replies, “Oh wow! She sounds like a lot of fun!” “She is! I met her at the park. We played catch all afternoon,...