Janyce Helen Van Es : Writing

A Penny Dropped

A Penny Dropped

A Story by Janyce Helen Van Es


The drug dealer meticulously counted out the price of a bag of crack cocaine. “Ha ha,” he laughed, “You miscounted by one cent.&r..
Capturing My Dreams

Capturing My Dreams

A Poem by Janyce Helen Van Es


Caring for me when no one else would, Always being here, just like you should. Patience you had, when I went astray, Tender words spoken, making me..
Allen and Isabelle

Allen and Isabelle

A Story by Janyce Helen Van Es


Each paragraph starts with the next letter of the alphabet.
Buried Alive

Buried Alive

A Story by Janyce Helen Van Es


I knew those ruthless eyes and the hardened face behind the ski mask. He thought I was dead. It was a shame I couldn’t warn my husband who vowed..
Because

Because

A Poem by Janyce Helen Van Es


It isn't because you pawned my most valued possessions That I don't buy you anything to call your own It isn't because you binged on alcohol when ..
My Brother Alvin

My Brother Alvin

A Poem by Janyce Helen Van Es


I saw the macabre, papier-mâché body lying on the gurney, whose intellectual mind once enjoyed philosophy and music. I touched the hand..
Out of Wedlock

Out of Wedlock

A Story by Janyce Helen Van Es


Mom flushed with anger when she heard the news, “You are out of control, Miss! Look what you have done to your family. Your dad and I will make ..
Be Careful What You Ask For

Be Careful What You Ask For

A Story by Janyce Helen Van Es


I met my son’s friend Steve when he was fifteen and was just learning how to play a guitar. Together, the boys sounded terrible mimicking Motley..
The Twisted Gathering

The Twisted Gathering

A Story by Janyce Helen Van Es


One by one the patients injected spoonfuls of anti-psychotic drugs into the psychiatrist as he sat bound tight in his office chair. "That&rsqu..
BOOM!

BOOM!

A Story by Janyce Helen Van Es


John held his breath while he opened the box. The classes he took at the police academy would soon pay off if he didn’t screw up this assignment..