August 27th, 2010
“Confidence: A Gloaming Gap Story” by Jeff Burkholder Read the rest of this page »
Some guy once said, “There’s a sucker born every minute.” You ask me, they were being nice.
I learned how to con from my dad. He would wink at me and say, “Cody, the trick is to learn that everyone wants to believe in something. I don’t care if it’s God, the government, or Michael Jordan; they’re looking for something to believe in. All you need to do is find out what that is.”
June 30th, 2010
“The Spinster’s Secret: A Gloaming Gap Story” by Andrea Cumbo Read the rest of this page »
They all think I’m a spinster. Okay, so they wouldn’t use that word; it’s too old-fashioned, all Faulkner and roses for Emily. They would say I’m “lonely.” They would be wrong.
May 31st, 2010
“Have You Seen This Man?: A Gloaming Gap Story” by Jeff & Jeannine Burkholder Read the rest of this page »
May 1, 2010 8:03 AM – Called my mom two days ago. Weird that she hasn’t called back.
May 1, 2010 9:17 AM – Off to work at the park. Big landscaping project. Excited about greening the place up a bit.
May 1, 2010 9:31 AM – I’m at Gloaming Gap Community Park (4 Cemetery Rd, Gloaming Gap) http://www.gloaminggap.com/ #foursquare
April 23rd, 2010
“Those Who Wait: A Gloaming Gap Story” by Susan Pogorzelski Read the rest of this page »
She barely made a sound as she shuffled past the reflective headstones and statues of angels with upturned hands. She knew exactly where she was going, a path she’d made for herself only three months ago on her first trip out here. She’d come with friends to smoke up – “they’re dead, they don’t care,” Bobby had said – but she told him to shut up and inched closer to the plain headstone that had caught her eye. Soon, she found herself returning week after week, weaving the same trail among the plots.
March 31st, 2010
“All Fall Down: A Gloaming Gap Story” by Jeff Burkholder Read the rest of this page »
…And with that, I find that it’s Thursday afternoon, and I’m standing on Main Street. Nothing to do, no place to go. Aimless. Directionless.
February 27th, 2010
“Holding Back the Night: A Gloaming Gap Story” by Jeff Burkholder with George Buss Read the rest of this page »
Dell hated getting wet. Almost as much as he hated being cold. Right now, he was both, but he hardly noticed it. He didn’t notice the red and blue lights shining off the puddles in the road. Flint’s presence beside him barely registered, despite their years of friendship on the force.
January 30th, 2010
“Curses: A Gloaming Gap Story” by Vicky Burkholder and Jeannine Burkholder Read the rest of this page »
Good afternoon, Gloaming Gap Emporium. Betsy speaking. How may I help you?
I’m sorry. There seems to be some interference on the line; could you repeat that? Perhaps there is a problem with the phone lines.
December 25th, 2009
“Interview With The Speed-Dater: A Gloaming Gap Story” by Jeannine and Jeff Burkholder
Date #1: Hi, there. Yeah, my name’s Vlad. …No, “Vlad”. It’s a – well, it’s a family name. One of my ancestors was named Vlad, and it’s been passed down. Right, just like “Vlad the Impaler”! That was my ancestor! … Oh, well, nice meeting you, too… Read the rest of this page »
November 24th, 2009
“The Interview: A Gloaming Gap Story” by Jeff Burkholder
Can I help you? Oh, Mr. Parsons, from the newspaper, is it? Yes, I have you on the schedule to speak to the mayor at 3:00. You’re quite a bit early; if you’d like to take a seat, the mayor’s currently in a meeting. Read the rest of this page »
October 30th, 2009
“665: A Gloaming Gap Story” by Jeff Burkholder
A subtle buzz on his hip startled Tristan. It was easy to get lost in his strength training, particularly with the sounds of Wagner in his headphones. But the buzz from his pager told him that the Deacon needed to see him. Now. Read the rest of this page »