15 Views of Orlando: Part 5 (of 15)
Location: Intersection of Orange Blossom Trail and Sand Lake Road
A cluster of afternoon traffic rose up from the distance where the road was a shimmering black sea. Perkin hotboxed his cigarette and flicked loose the cherry in a burst of orange embers that ashed the sidewalk, tucked the un-smoked portion into the front pocket of his t-shirt. He eyed the still roost of overhead stoplights and readied his Need Work, Hungry sign.
15 Views of Orlando has been stolen from the tubes of the Internet and is now in book form, due out on 1/31/12.
Pre-order it here.
About the Author:
Hunter Choate lives and writes in Orlando. His work has appeared in elimae, Word Riot, and others. Find him online at www.hunterchoate.com.
Lush and ripe with startling detail. Nice as well that the hope isn’t a klaxon, but a short-lived breeze. Well done.
Thanks, Brad! I appreciate the read.
Beautiful and heartbreaking all in one. I didn’t want it to end.
The Perkin character returns tomorrow for part 6 of 15 Views, and he’s in the able hands/mind of Tom Debeauchamp. It’s a doosie.
Thanks for checking it out, Letisia. I appreciate the read and comment!
A really great and touching story … I really enjoyed it! More, more!
Hi, Nick. Thanks so much for reading and commenting! My story is one of fifteen, so there’s plenty more to check out.
Bit behind in my reading
Enjoyed this the most so far. Love the new character.
Thanks, Sandra! Your comment made my day.