The skeleton under our porch knew us all. Its secret harmed no one until a detective knocked at our door. We answered his questions.
No, sir. Yes, sir. Never, sir.
We double-locked the door, loaded the shotgun. We knew how to deal with threats.
The skeleton need not be lonely.
Kay Rae Chomic has been published in 50-Word Stories, Cabinet of Heed, Ellipsis Zine, Retreat West, Every Day Fiction and other publications. She lives in Seattle dodging raindrops and is a Motown fan forever.