The Night the War Began
Of all the stories that can begin the night the war begins, which ones convince the reader of their truth, which ones are transparently fiction, and which ones are as much about writing as about war? A metafictional excursion that began with a prompt. (From Teach. Write., Fall-Winter 2023. Download the free PDF; the story begins on page 122.)  

Gut Feelings
A married but separated couple whose current lovers are much younger accidentally cross paths while awaiting colonoscopies, leading to awkwardness, intimations of mortality, possibly rekindled affection, and bittersweet comedy. (From Verdad Magazine, Fall 2023)

Easy Lay
Seeking closure after decades of fallout from a sexual assault, Deb attends the funeral of her best friend despite, or perhaps because of, the presence of her friend's brother. But is closure even possible? Can we move on without it? (From Fiction on the Web, April 3, 2024)

More on the way. Watch this space.