The crack of ceramic against my skull was louder than his screaming. For a split second, I didn’t even feel pain—just a bright, stunned ringing that swallowed all sound, like […]
What Was Hidden in the Noodles The afternoon sun hung low over rural Texas, struggling to break through clouds that promised rain but delivered only drizzle and disappointment. Along a […]
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I stared at the text message on my phone, reading it three times to make sure I understood correctly. The words were simple, almost mundane, but they carried the weight […]