Dante Carlisle : Writing

Bad Morning

Bad Morning

A Chapter by Dante Carlisle


Waking up is never easy
Nagged and Fragged

Nagged and Fragged

A Chapter by Dante Carlisle


Chapter 2 Erin's dirty brown Toyota sat in the space closest to the back door of Charlie's Diner, while a sad excuse for a low-rider wa..
A Hangman Charmed

A Hangman Charmed

A Chapter by Dante Carlisle


Chapter 3 The mirror resting across Trent's knees held his attention like a hippo walking through his bedroom. On it sat two bags of we..
Money and Dreams

Money and Dreams

A Chapter by Dante Carlisle


Chapter 4 “Jenny,” the name tumbled out of his mouth before Trent even knew he was awake. He lay still, trying to match a fac..
Barefoot Concrete

Barefoot Concrete

A Chapter by Dante Carlisle


Chapter 5 Unfortunately, fear of the law didn't stop three thugs from giving chase at the sight of a scrawny white kid exiting a pawn sho..
Birds and A Pen

Birds and A Pen

A Chapter by Dante Carlisle


Chapter 6 Everyone fluttered around Dave like so many birds at a feeder, chirping away wildly while Trent looked on. The derelict sat i..
Recalling Joy

Recalling Joy

A Chapter by Dante Carlisle


Chapter 7 Trent easily put his irate girlfriend out of his mind. His day was already off to a bad start, and the bruises that came with..
Floating and Potatoes

Floating and Potatoes

A Chapter by Dante Carlisle


Chapter 8 Trent was floating, an awkward feeling to wake to if ever there was one. He opened his eyes and stretched, then blinked wildl..
Smells Like Potatoes

Smells Like Potatoes

A Chapter by Dante Carlisle


Chapter 9 “What the--,” Erin's voice intruded on Trent's happy little world once again. He would have jumped had his reflex..
Destruction Breeds Ideas

Destruction Breeds Ideas

A Chapter by Dante Carlisle


Chapter 10 Trent's foot smashed in to a crate that had the misfortune of impeding his progress around the apartment. It crashed against..