Carly : Writing

Broken City

Broken City

A Story by Carly


It’s not surprising that Daniel was late for work again today. He needs to leave his apartment by at least 7:43 in order to catch the first..
The Paper Boy

The Paper Boy

A Story by Carly


Bobby rode by every day on his bicycle. His bag was always so big, it looked like he might topple over onto the pavement. Soggy cheerios. I slid off..
A Life Incomplete

A Life Incomplete

A Story by Carly


I. Apartment 16B on Mangrove Street didn’t change a bit when Melanie Kauffman died. Everything was just as she left it. It was fairly tidy,..
A Promise of Light

A Promise of Light

A Story by Carly


“Mrs. Hanson is dead.” Kate felt the impact of her husband’s words as they shocked the center of her heart. They reached her v..
Occupied

Occupied

A Story by Carly


The motel on Riverside Drive is usually pretty vacant. The stained carpets, old mismatched furniture and chipped paint don’t exactly make it a..
The Stranger

The Stranger

A Story by Carly


My quivering hand clenched Sam’s Medal of Honor. I felt the firm metal digging grooves into my flesh. I wiped glistening beads of sweat off..
A Deep Sea of Hunger

A Deep Sea of Hunger

A Story by Carly


The smell of the lake washed over them as they lay on the dock, their feet dangling in the water. The warm summer air had turned into a chilling..