Don Herald long stories real life stories Monday, February 5, 2018 My Father's Son by Don Herald <i>When his mother dies, Jarrod is determined to find out more about his absent father; by Don Herald.</i><br><br> I might as well start at the end. <br><br><br> I check my watch. Twenty after nine. It's not too late. <br><br> I grab my cell off the counter and open the address book. I scroll down, find who I'm looking for and press 'call'. <br><br> I wait. <br><br> I'm hardly breathing. My chest feels as if a steel strap is b… Read more Labels: Don Herald long stories real life stories 5 comments:
Don Herald funny stories short stories Friday, September 1, 2017 Front Centre Stage by Don Herald <i>Out of the blue, Don Herald's character decides to turn his hand to acting. How hard can it be?</i><br><br> My wife peered over the rim of her morning coffee. "But you've never acted before. Ever." <br><br> "How hard can it really be?" I replied. "I'm going to audition this coming Sunday for a part in that upcoming community theatre production. I think it's called 'Cryst… Read more Labels: Don Herald funny stories short stories 2 comments:
Don Herald medium length stories pick of the month real life stories Monday, April 10, 2017 Love Floats by Don Herald <i>Nathan and Tilley's blossoming relationship is reaching a tipping point, but it's not just Tilley's psycho cat that threatens to come between them; by Don Herald.</i><br><br> <b>NATHAN</b><br><br> The cat woke me up. <br><br> How can that be? I don't even own a cat. I always thought a dog would make a better pet; maybe a ferret. One or the other. A ferret wouldn't require that much care. It would fit my lifesty… Read more Labels: Don Herald medium length stories pick of the month real life stories 4 comments:
Don Herald long stories real life stories Tuesday, May 10, 2016 One White Rose by Don Herald <i>Sarah resolves to face up to an old secret that has kept her at odds with her mother for decades; by Don Herald.</i><br><br> THE PRESENT: SUNDAY MORNING <br><br> As was their New Year's Day tradition, Sarah and Andrew were sipping hot coffee, taking turns sharing from their list of ten items on a personal 'To Do This Year' list. Sarah was on item seven. <br><br> "Probably it's the most important of all… Read more Labels: Don Herald long stories real life stories 2 comments:
Don Herald funny stories short stories Friday, April 1, 2016 Letter to Piper by Don Herald <i>Labrador Maggie writes a letter to her boxer friend Piper giving hints on how to live with humans; by Don Herald.</i><br><br> Hello Piper: <br><br> You don't know me but I just felt that I had to drop you a line. Last night I overheard the humans who live with me talking about you coming to live with two other humans they know. <br><br> Since I'm older than you, I know a lot about training humans to live with dogs. … Read more Labels: Don Herald funny stories short stories 4 comments:
Don Herald real life stories very short stories Friday, March 11, 2016 Shaken Then Stirred by Don Herald <i>Don Herald's character visits the cinema and memories of his father-in-law come flooding back to him.</i><br><br> I arrived at the movie early to make sure I'd get a good seat. The theatre was in semi-darkness. I stood briefly at the bottom of the rise of stairs and rows of seats, letting my eyes adjust before I started my climb. <br><br> I was shocked to see my father-in-law sitting several rows up. He was… Read more Labels: Don Herald real life stories very short stories 6 comments:
