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Zippers is one of my favorite stories and I've not done a note on it yet so here we go. I've mentioned a few times how some of my ideas come from my kids, and I'll be honest, most of my more bizarre stories come from their ideas, not all... but most, so far. LOL. Zippers is essentially a story based on the mannerisms, dark humor, and intrusive thoughts of my oldest daughter, whom most of you know as Katie, but in fact, her full name is Katrina. She is the Katrina in the story

This first appeared in the June 2022 issue of Cauldron of Chaos magazine published by Red Cape Publishing. Incidentally, this was also my first flash fiction piece! It is exactly 500 words, and it was quite challenging to keep it to that word count. Enjoy! Empty Eyes by Candace Nola “How long has she been here?” Father Brantley inquired as the nun ushered him along the basement corridor. “Seven days, Father. Mother Superior did not want her harmed, so we restrained her and