Alisa Burdick

“Reflections” by Alisa Burdick

[Reader warning: Brief indirect mention of abortion] "Mommy, tell me a story," Georgia says. "Alright, Dove, what would you like to hear?" "Tell me about him again." "I always tell you about your father." "I never hear enough about him though, Mama," "Okay," I pulled Georgia in for our nightly snuggles. It was our thing. Everyday, we talk about our day. Her day at school, her friends and classroom frolics. She asks me about the latest adventures I have with my stories. She's the reason I write children's stories now instead of the intense da...

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“My Sister's Wedding” by Alisa Burdick

My sister's getting married today, for the third time. I'm maid of honor, for the third time. This time she's marrying the man she cheated on my second brother in law with and I'm here fixing a white dress. A. White. Dress. If a mockery could be made of weddings, my sister could do it. She married the father of her children the first time. Married the second guy and had two kids with that guy and now? Marrying this schlub cuz "the chemistry is so hot". I'm sorry, what? I had no idea we were in a high school chemistry lab. This guy's in for a...

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“Ohimesama (Princess)” by Alisa Burdick

Minor Mention of Gun Violence. Reader Discretion Advised. "She's gone again, Renji! Find her or I'll find a place for you!" My father never could keep tabs on me. I ducked everything and everyone who kept watch over me. It sucked but I have that one friend, her name was Mondai but I call her Mona. Her name means Trouble. It's fitting. My mother named me Kirei. It means Beautiful. It's probably why my father keeps me locked in my room. Oh, I can go to school, walk the gardens, and do those kind of things but I can't be an actual adult. "Hey...

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“Scarlett Kiss” by Alisa Burdick

[PLEASE NOTE: THIS STORY CONTAINS BDSM RELATED THEMES AND INDIRECT REFERENCES TO VIRGINITY IF SENSITIVE, PROCEED WITH CAUTION ]Ares was one of the top draws at Club Dystopia. His jet black hair, violet eyes and muscled physique drove every woman insane wanting to be a willing captive of the god of war. I, on the other hand, took one look at my scarred body when I'd go to change for my shift and see a short, chubby girl with trust issues. I'd often think things to myself like "His assistant tonight's one lucky woman." "Life's not fair, ya ...

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“Shift/Change” by Alisa Burdick

Submitted to Contest #102

-Trigger warning: VIOLENCE- "It's been a year since Gen died, Low. Why are you here tonight? I'd thought you would have called in sick." "Gen wouldn't have wanted me to shirk my responsibility, Abs." I worked at the Moonlight Diner in Crystal Springs. Third shift in this small town never ceased to amaze me. Five bars and this place was the only dive open after bar close. I hated the drunk grabby guys who came in every night. Geneva, my older sister, would always be here with me. She died last year. Cancer sucks. I remember one night she talk...

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“Etherium” by Alisa Burdick

Submitted to Contest #96

The crash lit up the sky somewhere outside of the small town of Shaysville, Tennessee. Lucy Jindrak cleaned the counter of the diner. Her boss, Myra, watched the blaze light up the sky as the Weeknd's song "Blinding Lights" played on the radio. Myra''s husband, Red, ran out of the office. "Ladies, stay here. I'll go see what that was." "Be careful, Honey." Myra said. They quickly kissed as Red ran to the site. Myra sat trying not to cry. "He's gonna be okay, Myra. Nothing is going to happen to him." A few minutes later, Red returned with a ...

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“Flashback” by Alisa Burdick

Submitted to Contest #75

Zoe awoke in a king sized bed with no idea how she arrived there. A tall man approached the bed. Zoe shook. "It's alright. This is a glass of water." "How did I get here? Who are you? What's going on?" The tall blonde man sat at the end of the bed. "First, this is a glass of water. I usually give people Gatorade but the concierge isn't back with it yet. My name is Scott. Do you remember anything at all?" "I remember going to a club by myself. I remember going to the bathroom and asking the bartender to watch my stuff. It was busy in the club...

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“Monkey the Bird (Trigger Warning: Animal Abuse)” by Alisa Burdick

Submitted to Contest #73

Lorelei awaited the delivery driver. Every year, her aunt Sharon sent her something eccentric for Christmas. This year planned on being the same. A strange gift no one knows what to do with was Sharon's forte. In the previous years, Sharon sent Lorelei a fur coat. Lorelei lived in Arizona. A 14 carat gold penis necklace, Lorelei would never wear anything like that and if she did, where could she wear it besides a bachelorette party. Aunt Sharon also sent the delightful combo of a pole dancing gingerbread man on a candy cane and a twerking re...

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“Five Times a Charm” by Alisa Burdick

Submitted to Contest #73

"Is she here yet, Paula?" Jenna asks."I don't know. Chel is her own person. I don't even know if she decided to show up for Christmas." Paula replied."She's been in the news a lot. Maybe, her laying low is what's best. If I just broke up with a Bachelor contestant, I wouldn't leave the house." Carol said.Cheyenne walked through the door of the coffee shop with her daughter, Natia, wrapped in a baby sling."What's going on, ladies?" Chey asked."Paula's little sister's s'posed to be comin' for Christmas." Jenna said."I see. How're you feeling, ...

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“Kickstart My Heart (Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence)” by Alisa Burdick

Submitted to Contest #72

Tessa took off running. She didn't want to be in the club anymore. She decided that being a Nomad's daughter left something out of her life that staying in wouldn't allow her. Her father, Duke "Razor" Simmons, headed up the Nomads chapter in Syracuse. All Tessa wanted was to escape. New York City's massiveness gave Tessa a chance to disappear. One night after "Church", Tessa's mother, Clary, came to Tessa's room. "Baby," Clary said. "Yeah, Mama?" "I want you to get out of here. Don't do what I did." Tessa looked concerned. "What's going on, ...

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“How the Cookie Exchange Crumbled” by Alisa Burdick

Submitted to Contest #71

Dottie Eldridge walked into CJ's Roasters as usual on her morning detail. Dispatch at the Springs Creek Police Department never really was exciting. She examined her flyer for the Springs Creek Annual Cookie Exchange and Social. Every December the townspeople gathered for fun activities and special treats homemade from the townsfolk themselves. Dottie, through no fault of her own, was chairwoman of the event this year. Ethyl Cogsburn caught some sort of flu and wouldn't be able to handle the responsibility of the social. Walking in the door,...

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“The Ultimate Choice” by Alisa Burdick

Submitted to Contest #70

"Idasia," the male voice called. "Daddy?" Daisy asked. "Daisy, where are you? I can't see you." "I'm right here." "Where's here?" "Hush now. This will all end soon." Cyril watched as Daisy thrashed from the venom. Removing her from her situation, Cyril and Armand took turns watching over her. "Sire," Cyril said. "Yeah, Cy, what's up?" "I.. Never mind.." Cyril went back to watching Daisy. "Cy, ask me what you need to ask. It's better than keeping whatever's inside you in your head." Cyril looks down at Daisy. "She's adorable when she's sleepi...

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“The Family's Stone” by Alisa Burdick

Submitted to Contest #69

"Holly, why are we standing in the cemetery? It's the day after Thanksgiving and we should be in line somewhere shopping for stuff we don't need." Clair said. "First off, we're in a pandemic, Clair. Black Friday is already online and has been for a week. We're all that Mama and Pop had. We should at least try to be here." "They won't notice if we are or aren't, Hol. They're dead. Hate to break it to ya." Holly and Clair Brockfort stood at the tombstones of their parents. The brisk fall day bit into their skin like demons' teeth. "Holly Mae B...

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“Lucky Day” by Alisa Burdick

Submitted to Contest #67

"We should stop for fuel, Maddox." "We have plenty of fuel, Boom." The fuel needle reverberates close to E. Maddox Forge, intrepid space smuggler, looks to his anxious co-pilot Boomer. "I know that look, Maddox. I don't like it. What are you thinking?" "Quasar Six is up ahead. We'll fuel up, eat and sleep for the night there." "Are you crazy, Mad? Quasar Six is nuts, dirty, and I'll need a shower just from showering there. It's a seedy planet and I don't trust our cargo's not gonna get stolen. Besides, it's bad enough we're deflecting from t...

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“The Vet's heart” by Alisa Burdick

Submitted to Contest #66

"It doesn't count if you're already planning your defeat." My grandfather would tell me this every time I thought I couldn't do something. He was my major influence in life. My grandparents lived next door to my mom and I. My father, Staff sergeant Kyle Lowry, died defending the country. My mom worked nights so she would be home when I got home from school. "This is stupid, Papa Bear. I can't ride this bike! I'm too small." "Kylie, remember what I tell you? Don't plan your defeat. You've got this." I mastered not only riding a bike, but dr...

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