Fiction — until I’m Gone — This is a multi-part story. You can catch up by clicking below. I'm Still Here Fiction Series Edit descriptionjoemerkle.medium.com Tuesday, April 28th, 1992 Angie impatiently waited until 9:00 am to call Chris’s room. No answer again. She went to his room, knocked on the door, and called his name. Again no answer. Do I use my master…

I’ve lost my mind — It’s official. I’ve lost my mind. Or at least what was left of it. I am not one of those lucky writers who can type out a story in ten minutes. Nope. Not me. I need to be inspired. …

To the rhythm of our beating hearts — I will dance with you A chance of romance anew Swaying in my arms You step on my feet I don’t mind, without a care My heart, tap dancing I will dance with you All night long between the sheets I’ll tap a soft-shoe I’ll be Fred, you be Ginger Now…

Or is reality just an illusion? — The average human rarely considers what is real. They assume they know what is real. If they can explain or experience something through one or more of their five senses it must be real. It couldn’t possibly be an illusion. Could it? What is the ultimate goal of a magician…

Until I’m gone — This is a multi-part story. You can catch up by clicking below. I'm Still Here Fiction Series Edit descriptionjoemerkle.medium.com After docking the boat Angie met her guests. “I am so happy all of you made it today. Tomorrow we will be visiting Chitzen Itza. Please be at the main entrance at 9:00 AM if you want to…

When she opened her eyes — Imagine my surprise I was instantly hypnotized When she flashed her starry eyes Impossible to disguise Her eyes were an open invitation To begin a conversation Laying the foundation For further negotiations Time became nonexistent My excitement became rather insistent Her eyes weren’t her only equipment She smiled and said, I’m Kristen…

It’s a mystery to me — Does anyone know if Medium’s algorithm has lost its mind? I’ve noticed over the last few weeks that fewer comments are occurring on posts. Not just mine, but those I follow as well. I figured this would happen to me as I am and will be in the future curtailing…

Until I’m gone — This is a multi-part story. You can catch up by clicking below. I'm Still Here Fiction Series Edit descriptionjoemerkle.medium.com Sunday, April 26th, 1992 Angie and Chris lay exhausted after their love-making. I can’t believe I’m going down this rabbit hole again. Falling for a man whose life is elsewhere, thought Angie. Tom was right. She is everything…

Until I’m gone — I'm Still Here Fiction Series Edit descriptionjoemerkle.medium.com Angie gathered the guests together after the ship was anchored. “I hope all of you are having a good time. We will be using three skiffs we have on board to transport you to the island. We ask that you wear the life vests while in the skiff. There are…