"You want to make it angry?" the investigator attempted to clarify …

"That was not a real scream," he whispered, his voice flat …

"Are you feeling terrible about your life today?” …

"You have one wish remaining," the genie said …

"I like me a nice smile … “

"If you would, please take the ping pong ball …

When he could breathe more easily …

"The bruising is significant, but not severe," he said …

She smirked, her gaze steely …

"I only take main roads," he replied softly …

"This place is fantastic!" Devon exclaimed, looking at the view …

"We might need to move along … “

When at last it happened … (originally published in 2011)

"Yours was ... a truly original dating profile," he said …

"The Cards Don't Lie" …

"Gonna be heavy - all of it," he mumbled …

The problem was growing … (originally published in 2015)

"Are you TRYING to make me crazy?"

"I will sign on. I will come with you."