MatthewKusza
Bio
Star Wars Fan! Dungeons & Dragons Geek! Love history! Probably born a hundred years too late, I relish anything from 19th and early 20th century. View world through lens of Tolkein's mythology. Pretty simple, I write about what I love.
Stories (12/0)
An Author's Intervention
Everyone tells stories. It's part of being human. But some of us feel called to share our stories with the world, wondering if we might earn a living writing. If you're one of these types, I warn you, friend, once others learn about your aspirations, they will pepper you with endless questions about how your writing is going until inevitably someone asks the evil, boss-monster of all questions, "Have you published anything yet?"
By MatthewKusza3 months ago in Writers
Cracked Stucco
A hulking young man and a petite young woman stood at the end of a desolate road beneath a flickering streetlight. Before them, a rusty sign declared the surrounding area private and promised unlawful entries would be prosecuted. Empty nip bottles, tire tracks, and a well-worn trailhead into the woods spoke differently.
By MatthewKusza4 months ago in Horror
Taking Dessert to a Whole New Level (Part 4 of 5)
Nick chuckled to himself, walking towards the bathroom door. He understood the mentality of a football fan. Without a doubt, under normal circumstances, he would been in the middle of the bar watching. But, this date trumped all things, including beloved soccer. He was exuberant, thinking of how lucky he was to be here with Mateus. If someone had been paying attention, they would have remarked Nick unknowingly swaggered into restroom. Inside, he found two urinals and a stall. With the stall and one urinal occupied, he was grateful one was free. He rushed to relieve himself, just realizing how much he had to pee. Wine did that to him. The guy next to him snorted. He reeked of booze
By MatthewKusza3 years ago in Fiction
Taking Dessert to a Whole New Level (Part 3 of 5)
Nick bit his lip, instinctually looking towards the bar. “How long since you guys were together?” “It’s been more than a year. Long enough for me to be completely over it. But, when Diego is drunk, he is obnoxious. It’s why we’re not together or even friends anymore.”
By MatthewKusza3 years ago in Fiction
Taking Dessert to a Whole New Level (Part 2 of 5)
The restaurant’s atmosphere pulled Nick in like a cramped, rollicking dance floor blasting his favorite song at an unfamiliar club. The place was packed. Most navigated comfortably about, but he did spy a couple people looking overwhelmed and unsure. However, it was clear to him, everyone here considered the restaurant a sacred, festive space.
By MatthewKusza3 years ago in Fiction
