I didn’t see him, but Jim could easily blend into the crowd. A completely forgettable man in a hunting cap. Shannon had stalked ahead, but Angie and… Read more “Lilyanne from “The Nonna Gaylene and Lyddie Stories” con’t.”
Category: Appalachian fiction
To Be Read Aloud to James Viscosi’s pets — with passion and treat breaks.
Char Glimmer Char Glimmer sits on her porch in a ladder-backed chair, waiting for a familiar face to drive her to the doctor. She is wearing a… Read more “To Be Read Aloud to James Viscosi’s pets — with passion and treat breaks.”
Silver Bottle, Carmen Speaks, Episode 35
Fred treated me like a daughter, a drunk daughter but a daughter nonetheless.
Conclusion to Nonna Gaylene Walks the Floor
Pace’s nose quivered with the smells beyond, but he didn’t want to leave.
Silver Bottle, Carmen Speaks, Episode 35
“You had a step-sister?” I asked. She nodded and told me she’d said enough. Her people were dead, and she didn’t want to talk about them. I… Read more “Silver Bottle, Carmen Speaks, Episode 35”
Silver Bottle, Episode 34
Carmen Speaks I was so excited I hardly knew what to do, so I did what I knew how. I finished cutting the onions, sprinkled the steaks… Read more “Silver Bottle, Episode 34”
Silver Bottle, Episode 32, Carmen Speaks
Do you still believe Samy is alive, Carmen?
Silver Bottle, Episode 31, Carmen Speaks
I remained a virgin when I didn’t want to.
Silver Bottle, Episode 30
I decided to write a letter to God.
Silver Bottle, Episode 29
I prayed a lot. I prayed to God, I prayed to Jesus, I prayed to the Holy Ghost, asking him to intervene because the other two weren’t speaking to me.
