David Henson futuristic stories short stories Monday, September 2, 2024 The Greater Good by David Henson <i>Edgar and Annabel are answering the call of duty to humanity by undergoing a biological transformation.</i><br><br>Dr. Johnson removes the stethoscope from his ears, which are more pointed than the last time we saw him. "Everything seems fine," Ms. Henderson. "The changes in your skull structure are causing your headaches. They'll subside as your body adjusts to the transformation. Which w… Read more Labels: David Henson futuristic stories short stories 19 comments:
David Henson medium length stories real life stories Monday, October 2, 2023 Green Hoodie by David Henson <i>Richard Greene has been through a lot lately, but his family helps him keep it together; by David Henson.</i><br>"Were you scared, Dad?" <br><br>Richard Greene is telling Jonathan, his 14-year-old son, and Linda, his wife of 18 years, about what happened to him on the way home from work. While he was picking up a prescription at the drugstore near his bus stop, a group of youths started grabbing every… Read more Labels: David Henson medium length stories real life stories 8 comments:
David Henson futuristic stories short stories Monday, February 6, 2023 Return From NewWorld by David Henson <i>Having been put out to virtual pasture, Mr Singman gets a rare opportunity to return to reality - if he can prove his worth; by David Henson.</i><br><br>Life in NewWorld - we call it that as a nervous joke - is neither good nor bad. We retain our personalities. We have our memories. We get news reports from OldWorld (another joke and a bit spiteful, I must admit). In fact, most everything in NewWorld is simi… Read more Labels: David Henson futuristic stories short stories 13 comments:
David Henson fantastic stories medium length stories pick of the month Friday, September 30, 2022 Eleven by David Henson <i>Farmers Jemery and Jezzie face a problem when two horses are growing too close together on the vine; by David Henson.</i><br><br>I was concerned as soon as the horse pods began to sprout on the vine. The last two, Eleven and Twelve, seemed too close. Now that the pods are about the size of my leg, it's clear there's a problem. <br><br>"Should we cut a tendril now and transplant one, Jemery?" Jezz… Read more Labels: David Henson fantastic stories medium length stories pick of the month 9 comments:
David Henson medium length stories real life stories Friday, December 10, 2021 Oddjob by David Henson <i>Robby Brown, self-conscious about his speech impediment, needs a confidante before his life falls apart; by David Henson.</i><br><br> Oddjob is reeling in his line when the bobber dives under the surface a couple feet from the bank. He yanks the rod, and it bends in half. A lunker, he thinks. He gives another pull, and a human hand arcs out of the water as if it's attacking him. Oddjob shrieks, drops the … Read more Labels: David Henson medium length stories real life stories 9 comments:
David Henson funny stories Pushcart nominated short stories Monday, June 14, 2021 The Stars, the Moon, a Trombone and You by David Henson <i>Edward's romantic destiny depends on his congenital "call" in David Henson's surprisingly profound comedy. </i><br><br> I signed into Here My Call before going to work. Don't know why I bothered. I never had any notifications. Who would respond to a call like mine? But this time was different. "<i>I see starshine in your eyes</i>," the message said. "Meet for coffee?" <br><br>I co… Read more Labels: David Henson funny stories Pushcart nominated short stories 13 comments:
creepy stories David Henson futuristic stories pick of the month short stories Friday, February 26, 2021 Shirley Johnson's Tasker Rebellion by David Henson <i> Shirley Johnson is having an identity crisis - is she human, or is she Tasker? By David Henson.</i><br><br> "Your psychosis, Mrs. Johnson, is becoming more common. Well, less rare shall we say, with the growing presence of the Taskers." <br><br>"That's a relief... I guess." Shirley glances at her right index finger. "Do others also have hallucinations?" <br><br>"In extreme cases li… Read more Labels: creepy stories David Henson futuristic stories pick of the month short stories 13 comments:
David Henson funny stories very short stories Monday, March 30, 2020 How Tall the Ladder, How Far the Moon by David Henson <i>David Henson's lighthearted tale of a man obsessed with measuring.</i><br><br> According to my mother, I quit squalling soon as the doctor recorded my birth weight and length. Mom always has been prone to exaggeration... prone to a lot of things. But it's certain I had a fascination with measuring. OK, I'll admit it: I teetered over the boundary into compulsion at a young age. <br><br> One of my first me… Read more Labels: David Henson funny stories very short stories 9 comments:
David Henson funny stories very short stories Monday, March 25, 2019 The Stars That Were Her Eyes by David Henson <i>David Henson tells the story of a loving couple, each with very unusual psychological conditions.</i><br><br> The landscape painting is square. The lamp shade is a cylinder. The clock is round. The nurse brings in a rectangle with my wife's supper. Dorothy says she isn't <i>Hungary</i>. They can drip away her pain, but not her fear, and there's nothing I can do about it. <br><br><br> My wife and I met more than 3… Read more Labels: David Henson funny stories very short stories 20 comments:
creepy stories David Henson fantastic stories short stories Friday, January 4, 2019 The Haunted Telescope by David Henson <i>Harold is getting jealous of his wife's success at work, and begins to suspect her of something sinister; by David Henson.</i><br><br> "Harold, could you put away the dishes, please." <br><br> Harold turns toward his wife. "Denise, you might be a division manager at work now, but that doesn't make you my boss at home." <br><br> "Sweetie, I didn't mean - Oh, never mind. I'll do it m… Read more Labels: creepy stories David Henson fantastic stories short stories 8 comments:
David Henson futuristic stories short stories Friday, July 27, 2018 The Glorious Affair by David Henson <i>A series of technical failures on a spaceship loaded with tourists forces Captain Neenah to make a difficult decision; by David Henson.</i><br><br> <i>Captain Neenah peered out the portal of his conference room as what looked like a debris cloud, illuminated by the light of Arcturus, streamed away from the ship. A streak of orange caused him to catch his breath, but he quickly gathered himself.</i><br><br><i>"Computer, up… Read more Labels: David Henson futuristic stories short stories 12 comments:
David Henson fantastic stories short stories Monday, April 9, 2018 As Luck Would Have It by David Henson <i>Matthew's gambling problem has gotten out of hand, but today is his lucky day; by David Henson.</i><br><br> I was on fire. Blackjack one hand. Doubled-down and won. Split and won both. Held eighteen, hit a three. Stood with seventeen, and everybody else went bust. Three more blackjacks. My streak of smiles had started when a little guy with a red beard and green shirt walked up and stood beside me. Since… Read more Labels: David Henson fantastic stories short stories 9 comments:
David Henson futuristic stories very short stories Friday, November 3, 2017 Getting Ahead by David Henson <i>Shirley wants John to kick a bad habit, but his boss has other ideas, in David Henson's sci-fi flash.</i><br><br> I don't feel a thing after two... or four. No new ideas. Still got the shakes. Just as I'm shoving a handful into my mouth, Shirley walks into the bathroom. <br><br> "John, what are you doing? I thought you were trying to get off of it?" <br><br> "Can't," I say, shivering. … Read more Labels: David Henson futuristic stories very short stories 9 comments:
creepy stories criminal stories David Henson short stories Friday, May 5, 2017 Sheriff Quade Goes to Hell by David Henson <i>Drunkard Sheriff Quade is on a path of self destruction, and unfortunately there's some collateral damage; by David Henson.</i><br><br> It's dead dark when a noise wakes up Sheriff Josh Quade. He quietly slides the Colt out of his holster and fires twice in the dark. There's a gasp, a thud, and a groan. The sheriff reaches for the lamp on the table beside his bed and jambs his hand into the bars … Read more Labels: creepy stories criminal stories David Henson short stories 8 comments:
