It Never Snows In Kramptown Kove
A darkly funny Christmas satire about a holiday cheer specialist, a hostile Georgia town, a stray reindeer, and the bizarre events that follow in Kramptown Kove.
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Category: Writing
The Bridge
A quiet drive turns sinister when a hitchhiker’s ride to “the bridge” reveals something far darker. A creepy, contemporary southern horror story by Rick Baldwin.
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When I’m Gone
A short poem by Rick Baldwin about loss, presence, and the moon’s beauty. ‘When I’m Gone’ evokes memory, night, and the memory of important loved ones.
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Taking Flight
I release them. Fledglings pushed from the nest, thin-skinned and chirping. Constantly on guard...
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Death Of The Moon
In Death of the Moon, Rick Baldwin paints a funny Southern ghost story full of termites, fire, and a funeral gone wrong.
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First Blush
The flutter of waking— sapphire butterflies poised to sip the earth’s nectar, its sweetness...
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The Specter of Red Dog Road
A Southern ghost story set in Harlan, Kentucky: Red Dog Road’s specter, a mean dog, stolen gold, and a soul trapped between heaven and hell.
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Exotic Aquatic
Inside, it swims— this goldfish of light within a translucent bowl, its fragile curve an illusion...
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A Hollywood Life Unattained
Recounting missed acting opportunities, from Good Times to Seinfeld, and reflecting on what it means to chase an unattained dream.
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New Exploitive Southern Reality Shows On Cable
Southern reality shows gone wild: check out the newest exploitative cable shows that push the boundaries of absurdity and stereotype.
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