Salou​
Why does the face of one of the 9-11 hijackers look so familiar to Karen? What was he doing in a tacky Mediterranean beach resort shortly before the attacks? (He really was there. The rest of the story is pure invention.) (In Books 'n Pieces, November 2024)

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? (From Fiction on the Web, April 3, 2024)

The Night the War Began
Are these war stories real, transparently fiction, or 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 accidentally cross paths while awaiting colonoscopies, leading to awkwardness, intimations of mortality, and bittersweet comedy. (From Verdad Magazine, Fall 2023)