David CouterThe BellsHe stared out at the water as it lapped against the shore. The moon was slight, but it was enough to trace the outline of the horizon. The…Mar 29, 2022Mar 29, 2022
David CouterChrysalisThere he sat with the chocolate cake in the plastic dome, three-fourths absent. “Chocolate cake” is blasphemy, it’s more than that. Just…Mar 1, 2022Mar 1, 2022
David CouterCleaning HouseThe ceiling still looked as it always had. It still drooped in the one corner with the tea-stained water damage surrounding it. The bed was…Jan 18, 2022Jan 18, 2022
David CouterVoting DayTwo big eyes, familiar eyes stared at her, into her. They belonged to her mother. They didn’t blink, “No matter what, don’t look away. Do…Sep 27, 2021Sep 27, 2021
David CouterGood MourningIt’s good, it’s whole and it fills me with warmth. I set down my morning coffee, with a shot of espresso, from the Forever Coffee Bar onto…Aug 26, 2021Aug 26, 2021
David CouterInterferenceThey were at it again. I think this time she was right. She had a point, at least. If he knew she was waiting on him then he shouldn’t have…Aug 17, 2021Aug 17, 2021
David CouterCrafting KazakusI slept for a very long time last night, this morning, this afternoon. I don’t believe I stayed up far past midnight. I was looking forward…May 21, 2021May 21, 2021
David CouterThe Nightmare PersistedHe woke in a sweat. Panting for breath, he reached for the end table. The lamp came on and his room was immediately the other side of the…Apr 21, 2021Apr 21, 2021
David CouterDelilah’sHe had been staring at me all night. Just gawking. I was wearing a hoodie so don’t get any ideas as to how to blame this on the low cut of…Apr 21, 2021Apr 21, 2021