Audio: Monsoon

I remember as a kid a pushy realtor who was always dropping off notepads at our house. It felt like every time we came home, a fresh pile was on our front mat. Sometimes we’d pull up and he’d be scampering off to his car like a rabbit back into the shrubs. For a decade every grocery list we had was scribbled on a Don L. Carlton notepad. And look, the fact I can still remember his name says Don L. Carlton accomplished exactly what he wanted: name recognition. Truth be told, we all want to be known. Lisette Buckingham, the protagonist of “Monsoon,” is no different. But Lisette’s reasons go deeper. And when the high of her local fame can’t solve her existential problems… it’s just a matter of time before she bursts. Enjoy. For the text version of “Monsoon,” click here.For access to all my stories, subscribe for free at silvercordstories.com.And buy THE SILVER CORD, now on sale:The Silver Cord on AmazonThe Silver Cord on Barnes & NobleThe Silver Cord on Bookshop.orgThanks for listening to SILVER CORD STORIES. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to SILVER CORD STORIES at www.silvercordstories.com/subscribe