I stared down at the employment contract, the words practically vibrating with the weight of the mistake I was about to make. Across the table, Justin and Elliot sat with matching smug smirks—the kind of looks that said, “We tried to talk you out of this, but now we’re just here for the show.” The […]
Sarah’s Rants
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The Suicidal Bobblehead
The days in Lakeworth passed slowly as the end of February edged closer. This past week with Justin had been a trial, a test of my endurance. He never saw the turmoil within me, the internal scream begging for escape. Around Justin, I had to be the pillar, his constant, the one who promised him […]
The Birthday Party Kidnap – Excerpt
The night felt thick, heavy, like the world was closing in on me. Midnight was creeping closer, and we stood alone in the dark, shadows dancing across the driveway. Justin’s gaze was hard, empty, a stranger’s stare that sent chills deep into my bones. Every step I took backward brought me closer to the house, […]
Consequences Be Damned
An Affair of the Mind Excerpt “I don’t think I can do it,” I said defeatedly into the phone line. “Do what?” He asked half paying attention as Jenny was begging him for an afternoon snack. “Finish the book,” I stated. “What?” He asked suddenly listening as he gave into his daughter to focus his full […]
The Two Dates That Changed Everything
The following contains AOTM/After the Affair SpoilersReader discretion is advised Two dates in my life mark the beginning and the end of everything. The first, March 23, 2003, serves as the foundation of this entire book. From Part 1 of “AOTM” to Part 2 of “After the Affair” and even “The Lakeworth Chronicles,” everything traces […]
After the Affair – The End
Everything REALLY Does Always Happen in the Damn Bathroom Important Notice: This novel includes content unsuitable for individuals under the age of 16. The material encompasses, but is not limited to, strong language, drug use, sexually explicit content, suicidal attempts, and violent themes. Reader discretion is strongly advised. Legal Disclaimer: The events and particulars depicted herein […]
The Final Night is Upon Us
Oh what a perfect way to honor Throwback Thursday and American Idol! This is it people! The very LAST night of what was once a VERY popular moment for this little website (which has had several names over the years by the way: sarahmarkham.com (my most popular of all), sarahahall.com, politicaltabby.com (and .net), and now […]
Is Prop 123 the ONLY Solution You Could Come Up With?
The May 17th Special Election for Arizona is quickly approaching us. Prop 123 is the State’s answer to a years-long lawsuit filed in 2010 by a coalition of school districts and organizations against the state government for cutting inflation adjustments to education during the recession. The root of the dispute is over a voter-approved 2000 […]
We Will Not Be This Country’s Electric Guinea Pigs
Tomorrow night at Lake Havasu City Council Chambers Lake Havasu City residents have a chance for their voice to be heard regarding the outrageous proposal by Unisource Electric to raise not only basic service charges but to impose an entire new fee on customers. The Corporation Commission will vote on Unisource’s Electric Rate Structure proposal […]