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…5 min read·Jul 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…11 min read·Feb 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…5 min read·Jan 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…7 min read·Oct 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.6 min read·Oct 10, 2020--2--2
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…7 min read·Mar 16, 2020----
Dakota RedGrey RunnerAnother embarrassment. Gregory Weller rubbed his tired eyes. He’d gotten so far this time.6 min read·Mar 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…8 min read·Mar 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…3 min read·Mar 4, 2020----
