Melissa Ann Howell SchierThe gameThe room was still pitch dark when Filly heard the alarm ring. Filly stayed warm under the covers. She was back, sleeping in her own bed…12 min read·21 hours ago----
Melissa Ann Howell SchierThe double crossFilly awoke from a dream. In the dream there were people crowded around the table but they did not belong because they were not people…4 min read·2 days ago----
Melissa Ann Howell SchierTin roofThe corrugated tin roof was warm from the midday sun and creaked under Filly’s weight as she shifted closer to the edge, her feet crossed…6 min read·Apr 15, 2024----
Melissa Ann Howell SchierPlaying cardsFilly swiped the screen on her phone to answer the call. She smiled again. She nodded. She would be there soon. But first she had to get to…6 min read·Apr 12, 2024----
Melissa Ann Howell SchierGood decisionsFilly was quiet. Really quiet. It was the kind of quiet a person was when they were caught mid step coming down the stairs by some salesman…6 min read·Apr 12, 2024----
Melissa Ann Howell SchierShort story SavedShe woke up again in the middle of the night. She was trying again to sign into her X account, Melissasworkout. But again, X did not…4 min read·Apr 11, 2024----
