• A Kiss of the Lip

    A Kiss of the Lip

    “Are you scared?” Her voice drove through him like the ghost of a shipping vehicle. He could only yelp in fright, immediately covering his mouth when the only available air to breathe was her exhaust. “Don’t be. I’m not going to hurt you, I promise.” Those red, purplish-red lips spread in a grin too wide,… Read more

  • Boom, There She Was

    Boom, There She Was

    She was clearly a woman, from her cutely ragged bobbed hairstyle down to her adorable, flexing toes, except she was too big. Read more

  • Bottom of the Funnel, 08: Schmear Tactics

    Bottom of the Funnel, 08: Schmear Tactics

    She commented on how cold it was and tucked me inside her scarf, right up against her throat. One way to end a discussion. Read more

  • The Real Small World

    The Real Small World

    This is the true story of seven strangers picked to live in a loft. Read more

  • Too Shrunken for Visuals

    Too Shrunken for Visuals

    Three months ago, size-lit artist/writer Masked Collager surprised me with a montage inspired by my writing. Read more

  • Now Leaving: Kansas

    Now Leaving: Kansas

    Slowly Krista turned to see a news report, in which Mayor Corvelle was denouncing a counter-protest attack. “When did she get elected,” she murmured. Read more

  • My 2018: Was It as Bad as It Felt?

    My 2018: Was It as Bad as It Felt?

    I’m returning to formal kettlebell courses. I’m going to make vegetarian lunches for all of January, and I’m cutting back to two cocktails per week. Read more

  • Answering the Need

    Answering the Need

    “What are you going to do once you’re in there?” “I don’t know. I’ll just see where it goes from there.” “Aren’t you scared?” “No. A little. Should I be?” Read more

  • Bottom of the Funnel, 07: Same Shit, New Year

    Bottom of the Funnel, 07: Same Shit, New Year

    I picked up a wrapped straw and waved it around. “You and your friend have been giving me and my date dirty looks. I want to talk to you a minute.” Read more

  • Bottlewealth

    Bottlewealth

    “They’re artistic-types, they’re delicate and vulnerable.” The tiny people looked at each other, not entirely approving of this assessment. Read more

  • Unpickupable

    Unpickupable

    What did he have to do in this city? Surely, it was built by littles for littles, composed of littles, but he liked to visit nonetheless. Read more

  • Bottom of the Funnel, 06: Cold Shoulder

    Bottom of the Funnel, 06: Cold Shoulder

    Percy leaned against the counter, turning to face Ceci and effectively blocking me. “Hey, babe, you look bored. How was your weekend?” Read more