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40 Fear Blvd
My biggest and longest running nightmare was meticulously served with golden amber ambient lighting, rustic décor and a side of Otis Rush....
L.A. Ricketts III
Nov 29, 20238 min read
Interview with the Devil
Before the lights went on was the worse time for Catherine. It was the time where she didn’t quite know how to act, or what to say. ...
L.A. Ricketts III
Mar 30, 202319 min read
AFTER
The first thing you think, is that you don't belong here. Your eyes inexcusably falling on the gaudy clothes and jewelry; name brands...
L.A. Ricketts III
Nov 3, 20216 min read
Port Of Penance
“It’s beautiful out here.” The younger man said, stating the obvious. They were perched at the furthest end of the dock, leaning against...
L.A. Ricketts III
Jun 5, 202144 min read
Man, Father, King (Published)
David Venol turned down the private road that led to the family’s country house near Monticello, New York. Of all the properties the...
L.A. Ricketts III
Apr 23, 202120 min read
The Man in the Field (Published)
It seemed as good a place to die as any, the man thought. Under the lone oak tree in the open field, an acre clear in all directions....
L.A. Ricketts III
Feb 10, 202110 min read
Odd Ceremony
‘It was an odd way to receive an award,’ I thought. The dimly lit room left a lot to be desired both in ventilation and visibility. The...
L.A. Ricketts III
Oct 30, 202019 min read
The Fated Few
“What is your ideal picture of happiness?” She pondered his question for several moments. The bustle of the restaurant droned on about...
L.A. Ricketts III
Oct 14, 20206 min read
The Case of Syrah Dubois
He gazed blankly out of the window of his second story walk-up office. The wind blew the snow against the glass in repeated dull taps,...
L.A. Ricketts III
Sep 9, 202023 min read
A Collection of Copies
Isme walked up to Biddy’s on E. 91st Street. The tiny dive bar nestled in the quiet residential block was her go to in these times. Its...
L.A. Ricketts III
Jul 17, 202020 min read
Status Quo
“I need you to perform a service.” Pierce hesitated before taking his seat at the small table for two. He was under no illusions that...
L.A. Ricketts III
Jul 6, 202011 min read
5 Days in Madrid
Fontaine sat in the cushy armchair next to the bed. The clock’s LED numbers reading 4:15 A.M. the only light in the room other than moon...
L.A. Ricketts III
Jul 1, 202016 min read
The American Way
Thomas Andrews noticed the Orlando Police Department cruiser pull into his driveway long before his wife did. Cheryl was rustling around...
L.A. Ricketts III
Apr 13, 202019 min read
Moment of Understanding
It was 4:45am on the day of the ensuing attack. Henry Levi woke as he normally would. He didn’t start work until 8am but without his...
L.A. Ricketts III
Apr 13, 202018 min read
The Commitment (Published)
Johnathan Lingard knew what he had to do but now that the moment was upon him, he questioned if he could go through it. He watched his...
L.A. Ricketts III
Apr 13, 202019 min read
Under the Clear Spanish Sky
“What is wrong, schat?” He asked. It was just a flash; a look of what appeared to be shock that flickered across Milou’s face like...
L.A. Ricketts III
Apr 13, 202021 min read
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