Andrew Cyr

Bad things happen to a bad boylike Seth when he drinksdark beer at a dive bar.A late Friday night in Mayblended his intoxication with fate.Seth finished his third Heinekenand set the bottle on the oak bar.The pine walls held artworkand dark framed pictures positionedwith nails.A small dancefloor had peopledancing like no one was watching.He drummed his fingersalong the bar’s … [Read more...] about Third Dark Beer, By: Andrew Cyr

On February 12, 1995,Hunter chomped through thick snowand watched his footing over black icethrough Mary’s elevated drivewayand held a rail as he climbed the stairsto her porch.In his bathroom mirror, Hunter chatted with Mary.He said what he thought he’d say to her face.New Found Glory played on the stereo as he dressed.Mary preferred R&B.The genre was rubbing off on … [Read more...] about Chemistry Partners, By: Andrew Cyr

Haze was sleeping in Seattlewhen she mumbled Siri on her iPhoneand then Nathan’s name.Would you like to call Nathan? Siri said.Haze stretched and said, yes,in a dream-like state.Nathan’s ringtone went off.I’m So Into You startled himout of his nightmareNathan wiped the sleep from his eyesand unlocked his phone.Nathan and Haze dated throughout high school.After graduation, Haze … [Read more...] about Haze Battles Mistakes, By: Andrew Cyr

I bumped into Natalia at a downtown mall.I shopped for jeansand couldn’t find my size.So, I asked the womanwith long, dark hairthat cascaded to the small of her back.She turned.I swallowed hard.Her deep green oval eyes hypnotized my lust for a crush.I’d never fallen for a woman at first sight,but this woman wasn’t like other women.“Natalia?”She arched a brow. “Do I know you?”I … [Read more...] about Dialing A Crush, By: Andrew Cyr

I visited Darleneafter the sun fellbelow the horizon.I kicked off my shoesand set them besidethe hall closet.The fireplace flickeredand cracked over maple logs.The TV played,but the sound was off.Darlene had her glasseson, licking her fingeras she flipped throughthe pages of a Bible.She sipped wine.Darlene stood and gave meher friendly hug.An evergreen candle dancedthrough the … [Read more...] about Advice On Forever, By: Andrew Cyr