Lincoln never intended to get into finance, let alone abandon his acting career in L.A. But then he needed to help pay his mother's bills, keep the roof of his childhood home over her head. The days of standing in casting lines were over.
Commission
The Book of Alephs – Editor’s Pick
The bookseller smiled. “Infinity is right under your nose, my friend.”
The Final Twist
We were standing in the backyard of our grandmother’s house on Canal Street, in New Orleans. The air was thick and vines hung from the trees. He wore jeans and a white t-shirt. His hair was greased just so. Eddie thrust his fist out toward an imaginary cheek. “Rotate your fist when you hit the other guy’s face,” he said.
Nothing is Sharp
Janine has fled, holding her arm. He’d leaned against the window to part the threadbare curtains and watched her go.
The Trouble with Speed
Did I say that correctly?” He looked to his daughter for confirmation.
“Yes, dad,” she said, winking at Xavier. “The crazy book, remember?”
A Deal for Half Her Heart
“That was very generous of you. Glad to hear they’ve graduated,” I said. “When they find work, they can pay you back.”
Angie shook her head and smiled, although the corners of her mouth did not lift much. She said, “That’s not how it goes. Since I earn in dollars here, I’m looked upon as some kind of financial well my family can tap into.”