Writings

Prologue to Moods Over a September Moon

Ricky J. Fico

Prologue This morning, unlike most mornings, I’m at a loss for words. I’m staring at the blank screen, hypnotized by the blinking cursor. It is wearying heavy upon my eyelids....

Prologue to Moods Over a September Moon

Ricky J. Fico

Prologue This morning, unlike most mornings, I’m at a loss for words. I’m staring at the blank screen, hypnotized by the blinking cursor. It is wearying heavy upon my eyelids....

Moods Over A September Moon Chapter One

Ricky J. Fico

Today is my twelfth birthday. Dad told me a little while ago that he had a surprise for me, told me to get dressed, that we’re going out. “Just you...

Moods Over A September Moon Chapter One

Ricky J. Fico

Today is my twelfth birthday. Dad told me a little while ago that he had a surprise for me, told me to get dressed, that we’re going out. “Just you...

Beyond the Broken Door Part I

Ricky J. Fico

This morning, I awoke to a blistering hangover and gladly, Mammie offered a few good swigs from her cask while holding a damp cloth to my forehead. She, ever the...

Beyond the Broken Door Part I

Ricky J. Fico

This morning, I awoke to a blistering hangover and gladly, Mammie offered a few good swigs from her cask while holding a damp cloth to my forehead. She, ever the...

Beyond the Broken Door -Part II

Ricky J. Fico

A cantankerous old sot was he, unwavering and obstinate, scabrous and cynical but beneath his hard-living armor Dooley possesses still a delicate heart -- pronounced more evident this morning. He...

Beyond the Broken Door -Part II

Ricky J. Fico

A cantankerous old sot was he, unwavering and obstinate, scabrous and cynical but beneath his hard-living armor Dooley possesses still a delicate heart -- pronounced more evident this morning. He...

Beyond the Broken Door Part III

Ricky J. Fico

Today, the el train is the best way to go, I'm tired, the wind brisk, my legs not as trustworthy as I'd prefer them to be. Wouldn't want to take...

Beyond the Broken Door Part III

Ricky J. Fico

Today, the el train is the best way to go, I'm tired, the wind brisk, my legs not as trustworthy as I'd prefer them to be. Wouldn't want to take...

A New Reality

Ricky J. Fico

A New Reality

Ricky J. Fico