Do you want to know the real reason we hate them? Because they exist. -- Daniel Balint (The Believer)

When James first met Mr. Sawyer, he liked the man. He had kind blue eyes and always had a chocolate bar in his pocket for the boy. James's momma liked him, too, and that meant a lot to the little boy. His momma was perfect, kind and smart. She knew ( Read more... )

( our_magicplace prompt: Redneck Mansion )

“You don’t get to pick your own nickname. They’ve gotta give you one. It’s like we’re all tryin’ to make pets out of each other and we’re not comfortable unless we get to name ‘em.” - Laura Moncur

When James first moved in with his grandparents, after his parents ... well, after they were dead, his grandpa started calling him "Champ." It wasn't the ( Read more... )