Author Archives: gayleseely

Cutter was standing in front of the wagon apron, looking out into the darkness at the pale blue beginnings of dawn. It won’t be long now, he thought. Things are never as long as people think they’re gonna be. Stupid … Continue reading →

It was three days before they found out.  Days that were long expanses of empty hours, flowing like glaciers in front of them. They soaped the reins, and adjusted the bits; they curried the horses, and drew water;  they oiled … Continue reading →

The burst into her nostrils was rich and acrid and voluptuous and libertine. It turned on something inside of her. She reached out to touch them. Luxurious dark beans bathed in sensual oil, they were the fruit of some distant … Continue reading →