by Jack Stratton | May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
When I pushed her against the bookshelf and kissed her neck, she didn’t seem surprised. When will I learn to read women better? There are hot days when you get the itch. I tried doing something about it that morning, but I was almost late for work, so that...
by Jack Stratton | May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
The first time I met Lola was in the backseat of my cousin Tommy’s black boat of a Lincoln Town Car. She was one of his friends. Tommy had a crazy crew of friends, hippies, stoners, punks, and musicians. Tommy let me hang with him during the summer break before my...
by Jack Stratton | May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Pretending was tiring. That’s what Rebecca thought as she got another glass of champagne, wishing it was a shot of tequila. She turned and looked at the expensive restaurant that had been converted into a party space. Boring music being played by a guy wearing a polo...
by Jack Stratton | May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
She had been eyeing his suit since 59th Street. When the train emptied at 14th, she took the sudden exodus as an excuse to sit next to him. “I’ve never seen working sleeve buttons up close. It’s such a beautiful detail,” she said, her fingers hovering over his light...
by Jack Stratton | May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
All that summer, her mother worked early, and Katie was home alone with Daddy. Mommy left for work at seven, but Daddy usually stayed in bed until at least eight or nine, so Katie would sneak into his room, quiet as a mouse. She knew it was bad, and she knew Daddy...