In this short story, the narrator recounts his early days at a busy fire station, capturing both the frenetic pace and the complexity of the emergencies they faced. From structure fires to hazardous materials incidents, each call provided invaluable lessons. However, beyond the technical training, it was the strong camaraderie and mentorship from his crew that truly shaped his experience. Thrust into challenging situations, the narrator quickly adapted, growing more confident and capable with each shift. This period not only tested his abilities but also deepened his commitment to firefighting, highlighting the blend of intense action and the essential human connections that define the profession.
Sleep, marriage and an unexpected outcome after a long-suffering wife finally takes matters into her own hands.
This is the first part of a novel I’m writing. Two orphaned cousins, ignorant their whole lives of their parents, they finally are found by their family.
HURT IS A CRIME: This is a part of a short story sequence. All three stories act as complete short stories on their own. All three stories focus on a person that did something they are not so proud of and they begin to realize how their lives are about to change. The third one is about a man who is a player with a lot of kids. He has two kids with his current girlfriend. He consciously slept with her mother and must deal with the horrific aftermath.
HURT IS A CRIME: This is a part of a short story sequence. All three stories act as complete short stories on their own. All three stories focus on a person that did something they are not so proud of and they begin to realize how their lives are about to change. The second one is about a woman who is at odds with her younger sister because of the man her sister is about to marry. Trying to stop the wedding, she ends up uncovering a secret she did not see coming.
People lie to themselves all the time; they tell themselves they'll be okay or that their life isn't falling apart or that they'll make it out of this alive. They lie while the truth, a nasty, hungry, drooling maw, smiles in their face.
