WORDCHASM

We’d never been to a Gator game before. We’d always scoffed at the notion — showing up with thousands of drunken, violent, mainly redneck hooligans. But, this was different.
I had free tickets from a generous friend. So, Reg and I headed toward the stadium. I’d seen the crowds before, but never this closely. It was [...]

It all started pretty innocently. We were tired of sharing walls. Tired of only having one door. Still, we checked apartment listings all over town. Most didn’t allow dogs. Many looked insufferable — think cockroaches, unidentifiable stains, obvious undergraduate haunts — the rest waiting for a sucker in need of a condo.
That left houses. [...]

From block to block it’s different, but a common sense of dread pervades this place. A glance at each house wouldn’t give it to you — only after holding your stare for a few moments. You’d notice a minor detail leading to a disturbing, but inevitable conclusion.
A small, but well-cared-for home with minimal weather damage [...]

My given name is Hugo, but I changed it to Ray Liotta. It’s a big kick at the cop conventions. Someday I’ll make the force. But now? I’m takin’ it easy. Livin’ in Miami and partying with all the fine ladies. I’ve got a brand new moustache — named it Trevor.
Trevor and I usually hit [...]