“Serena. That’s so sweet.” “No I’m serious. I’m almost to the point where I’m in love with you. Just know that’s how I feel. If we get killed.” “Well thank you…” the time seemed to turn to an eternity. “Oh right! I love you too. I love you too, Serena.” “Thanks, Ken.” Serena seemed as… Continue reading “Ken” Part III

They walked through a maze of buckets collecting water from the leaky roof, as well as walking over several cigarette burns that were all over the worn carpet. As they made their way through the doorway to the kitchen, a bat flew into Serena’s hair. Screaming, Serena smacked around at that bat. Eventually, the bat… Continue reading “Ken” Part II

“Mom. I have a girlfriend now.” Ken was shaking. He knew his mom was about to freak. “That’s nice, honey. Now help your brother—you… you what?” At first she seemed more interested in putting the milk away, but when she realized what Ken was saying, she froze in time. Ken was home later than his… Continue reading “Ken” Part I