April 19, 2023 Avengers of Hope Due to circumstances beyond his control, Zane had never realized an opportunity to gaze into Tonia’s crystal ball. This was telling because they were…
February 28, 2023 Courage DISCLAIMER: The following text examines the topic of suicide in great detail. Be advised, this content is not suitable for children. Zane was proud…
January 26, 2023 For Mom Betty Shimek was 41 years old by the time her eldest son informed her that he was going out on his first date. She…
October 21, 2022 Semper fidelis In spite of his Bad Conduct Discharge, Zane landed a series of good jobs subsequent to his release from the Brig. Immediately after returning…
September 24, 2022 Raising Hell The motorcycle had seen better days and it had been sitting in the rain, under a tarp, for over a decade. The seat was…
September 18, 2022 For John: conclusion Epilogue: The three men were sitting next to each other outside of John’s front stoop; directly underneath the sign that read, “ROAD KING!” The…
September 16, 2022 For John pt.2 Renee stood silently in the cold mist as John angrily pushed against the door from inside. “AW…COME ON GAWDAMMIT,” came a shout from behind…
September 15, 2022 For John Zane went out on a test drive one random Autumn evening to pinpoint an electrical gremlin that was plaguing his Ford F-250. The fates…
July 12, 2022 Charlie’s Last Stand pt11 Zane motioned for the men to exit the Truck, but he wasn’t privy to the conversation they were having just prior to his arrival….
July 8, 2022 Charlie’s Last Stand pt10 The melancholy band of Gypsies sat around the kitchen table soaking in the memory as Zane came to the uncomfortable realization that it was…