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Friday, February 7, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty Five

Hitchhiking the Rest of the Way The bus broke down outside a small town halfway to Salvador. The driver announced it would take hours to repair, and Dmitriy decided not to wait. After a brief conversation with Nina, she decided to stay on the bus and meet him in Salvador. He slung his satchel over... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 6, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty Four

Onward Nina and Dmitriy shuffled through the crowded Rodoviária, clutching a worn leather satchel. The station buzzed with activity—families chattering, vendors hawking pão de queijo, and drivers shouting destinations over the din. He kept his head low, his freshly forged identity papers tucked... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 3, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty Three

A Personal Reflection This story resonates deeply with me because it mirrors a promise I made early in life. While my mother and her siblings were beaten as children, I vowed to my wife during our honeymoon that I would never touch our children in anger. We had two children, and I can proudly tell... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 2, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty Two

Roger Reflects Back on the farm, Roger walked from his house to Dan’s place and sat down heavily on the porch steps. His hands clenched into fists as he stared at the fading sunset, mumbling under his breath. Dan leaned against the railing, his weathered face thoughtful as he watched the boy wrestle... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 30, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty One

The Journey from Foz do Iguaçu to Brasília The small town of Foz do Iguaçu faded behind Dmitriy and Nina as they boarded the rickety bus bound for their next stop. The driver gave them a cautious glance as Dmitriy handed over the fare, his foreign accent drawing unwanted attention. The bus, battered... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty

The Jungle Crossing The truck trip was a rough affair. The roads were never in good condition, and for most of the trip, they were a glorified footpath. Dmitriy and Nina were bounced around for most of the trip, which prevented them from sleeping. Three days into the trip, they stopped at the... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Twenty Nine

Making Deals After thanking the old woman, he excused himself and said he needed to sleep. Sitting on the edge of the bed, a huge sigh escaped him as he began to think of what to do and when. The bag holding his money was the heaviest, but the rest of his belongings were light. He looked at his bag... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 27, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Twenty Eight

Reflections The barn was quiet except for the soft hay rustling in the breeze. Dan leaned against the old wooden beam, his face half-hidden in the shadows cast by the setting sun. I sat cross-legged on the floor, a worn piece of straw in my hands, fiddling with it as I thought of my next question. “... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 26, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Twenty Seven

A Market Encounter Determined to avoid suspicion, Nina suggested they visit a nearby market. “Blending in is the best way to stay unnoticed,” she said. Dmitriy agreed reluctantly, keeping his hat pulled low as they navigated the crowded stalls. At a fruit stand, Dmitriy froze. A man he recognized... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 25, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Twenty Six

A Temporary Refuge Nina’s sister’s apartment was modest but tidy, tucked away on the second floor of an old building. The wooden floors creaked under their footsteps, and the faint aroma of coffee lingered in the air. “ My sister is away visiting family,” Nina explained as she unlocked the door.... Sign in to see full entry.

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This section is where I will post my various stories and novels. Sometimes these will be new novels in progress, and occasionally, I will post older stories as I re-edit them.

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