Earlier... Drake Menda twisted the key into the guts of the rusted lock. It crunched more than clicked, but it opened. He shouldered his way in from the cold, and that was when the smell hit him -- the pungent aroma of sweaty socks and...  Drake sniffed the air. Pickles? He switched on the lights … Continue reading Walk a Web of Spiders, Chpt 2

"Welcome to Davis Bradford Middle School, Miss Leaver." Mrs. Pete said. "Thanks," Kadyn replied. She stood at the front of the room, trying hard to keep her nerves in check. She never liked public speaking, but that wasn't the main reason for her queasy stomach and thumping heart this time. This time, Kadyn was terrified … Continue reading Walk a Web of Spiders, Chpt 1

I'm working on a new writing project and figured it might be fun (and helpful) to actually write a few scenes from the main character's past -- to get down on paper why she's so fucked up in the first place. Abbie Emmons has some good advice on this topic and other areas of character … Continue reading A Bit of Background…