Weird Words 2: “WAIT FOR ME”   We’ve almost reached the end of
our WEIRD WORDS 2 short story contest. Once the deep red ink
dries, we’ll be calling on our readers to vote on their favorite
tale… But until that day comes, cuddle up and enjoy this nasty
little hot mess, a scrappy and sexy little nightmare called…
By M.E. Girard and Melissa Silva  A strange empty feeling
settled in the place where Taylor’s heart used to be as she
stared at her pencil drawings laid out on the office desk. Miss
Mackenzie had her counselor face on, betraying no reaction, but
there had to be a hint of disgust or shock hovering right
behind her eyes, even if Taylor couldn’t see it.
 “Is this all you have?” Miss Mackenzie asked, gathering the
pages and pushing them toward Taylor. Taylor shrugged and her
eyes found those of the girl in the drawings—CJ’s eyes. Miss
Mackenzie sighed and lowered her head to Taylor. “I know you
like drawing, Taylor, but a journal typically includes some
writing. In order to move through y