Ann Bevans

The thunder and lightning from the storm outside had lulled me into a kind of stupor. Well, that and the beer. Because of this, it barely registered when the cat came in. What did register was how the bar fell silent in two heartbeats. The silence stemmed from two extraordinary…

HIM I saw her coming from halfway down the block. How could I have missed her, in that ridiculous getup? She wore a bright pink polo shirt, pastel checked pants, and honest-to-god saddle shoes. Not to mention the white leather cap with the pink pom pom on top. Everything about…

Claus eased the shuttle down onto a grassy hill just outside of what was supposed to be Detroit. When they finally landed, there was a satisfying thump, and the band erupted in cheers. Albert spun the co-pilot’s chair to face the group. He looked like he wanted to make a…

Charlie kicked in the back door and Maude stumbled in behind him, clutching her abdomen with both hands. It was dark, but the blood seeping through her fingers was darker. Taking her by the shoulders, Charlie guided her to the middle of the room, then closed the door as best…