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To an Astronaut
You’re going to die up there. In the Big Darkness, with Pin-wheeling galaxies that Can only glare at each other Over unnecessary...


Blood at Shimba Hills
The dusky, warm air blows on my face as my wife, Seema, and Mangara our cook, travel to Simba Hill game reserve, 32 sandy miles south of...


The Numismatist
I was finished with this town. Things had gone well and I had made a nice bit of cash, but it was time to move on. As I glanced around...


Suitable Victims
Edward was startled by the sudden screech of brakes. He stood up carefully, rubbing his arthritic knee and shuffled to the window. He...


The River
Over the bridge, down the steps then I’m back on the path. The mist is thick. I can’t see the far side. It’s very closed in. I’m closed...
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