The Vibrations, Louder

By A. A. Rubin

Insanity? Sure, why not. My lawyer advised me to plead insanity, and maybe it will help me. At least I’ll be able to talk to somebody qualified. The state of mental health care is deplorable in this country. My insurance certainly doesn’t cover it, and I couldn’t afford to pay a therapist, even one as borderline incompetent as one appointed by the state. Besides, there is a lengthy prison sentence awaiting me if I don’t plead that way. So, insanity then, officially. Though I tell you truly, I did what I did, and not withstanding my plea, listen to how calmly and rationally I tell my tale. (Continue Reading…)

Killing Merwin Remis

by Jason Helmandollar

How long?

I’ve already answered the question a dozen times. How many times must I explain? Once more, it seems, although I assure you my story will not change. The facts are the facts. The truth is the truth.

Four months.

It was nearly four months after Merwin Remis moved into the apartment upstairs when I decided to kill him. It was a rational decision – one that came about only after much careful consideration. In the end, I had no other choice. The man was driving me insane.