Dakota RedUnder The Bridge“I can see it now,” Reina muttered, a puff of smoke accompanying her words. She took one last drag before putting out the cigarette on the…Jul 12, 2022Jul 12, 2022
Dakota RedEight HundredEight hundred milligrams, the doctor said. Two white discs stare up at me on the counter, small beside the glass of water. Stupid little…Feb 9, 2021Feb 9, 2021
Dakota RedThe FlyI first heard the buzzing while I was considering whether or not I could pull off a male voice. I had a typical day-off setup. I sat on my…Jan 29, 2021Jan 29, 2021
Dakota RedChocolate and MurderTruth. Truth is all I wanted. Well, that and a box of Andes Chocolate Mints. At that moment, with my stomach growling, and my mind racing…Oct 10, 2020Oct 10, 2020
Dakota RedChantBy the time I step outside, the leaves are on fire. Autumn has arrived, and it’s going to rain. I hate autumn, and I hate the rain.Oct 10, 20202Oct 10, 20202
Dakota RedCoffee, and other Plot DevicesMeg knew she was a background character. Or a side character, on lucky days. But never a protagonist. Never a love interest. Never a…Mar 16, 2020Mar 16, 2020
Dakota RedGrey RunnerAnother embarrassment. Gregory Weller rubbed his tired eyes. He’d gotten so far this time.Mar 13, 2020Mar 13, 2020
Dakota RedThe Dead Dog SaloonThe whole mess began like a domino effect the moment Jolin spat in Gunner Keggin’s face. The Dead Dog Saloon was a bar notorious for…Mar 13, 2020Mar 13, 2020
Dakota RedWriting the Dumb CharacterSometimes, dumb characters are iconic, fun, and memorable. And sometimes… well, sometimes we get characters like Jar Jar Binks. So how do…Mar 4, 2020Mar 4, 2020
