criminal stories James Mulhern short stories Monday, August 31, 2020 Evidence by James Mulhern <i>Molly learns some questionable morality from her scheming grandmother; by James Mulhern.</i><br><br> Nonna slipped; her wig flew into a mound of snow. "My back!" <br><br>"Help!" I yelled. <br><br>A crowd surrounded us. <br><br>"Someone, call an ambulance," Nonna screamed. "Don't no one touch me." Her coat and pants were torn. <br><br>The bank manager said, "Let me assist you." <br><br>Nonna sa… Read more Labels: criminal stories James Mulhern short stories 5 comments:
James Mulhern real life stories short stories Friday, April 24, 2020 Peppermint Candy by James Mulhern <i>A teacher has to deal with a difficult student vomiting in his class; by James Mulhern.</i><br><br> Helen threw the candy wrapper into the trash barrel, then walked to her desk as I read a line from Poe's <i>The Pit and the Pendulum</i>: "For many hours the immediate vicinity of the low framework upon which I lay had been literally swarming with rats." <br><br> She vomited. The other students screamed epithe… Read more Labels: James Mulhern real life stories short stories 6 comments:
James Mulhern medium length stories real life stories Monday, January 20, 2020 A Bath by James Mulhern <i>James Mulhern's 16-year-old character visits his grandmother and discovers truths about his family and himself. </i><br><br> "We won't stay long," my mother said. We were driving on the Jamaicaway, a curvy four-lane parkway in Boston. The pond was on our left. I knew she was nervous. She hated visiting my grandmother. Said it was so depressing. She couldn't stand to see her the way she … Read more Labels: James Mulhern medium length stories real life stories 7 comments:
fantastic stories James Mulhern long stories Monday, April 16, 2018 Arise and Go Now by James Mulhern <i>Aiden plots with his grandfather's ghost to free his mother from the mental asylum; by James Mulhern.</i><br><br> I arrived at Rita's house about noon. Her blue eyes widened when she opened the door. She patted the sides of her red hair and smoothed her pleated cotton nightdress, a pattern of honey-bees. She was always donning unusual clothing or changing the color of her hair, which was ash blond a … Read more Labels: fantastic stories James Mulhern long stories 4 comments:
criminal stories James Mulhern medium length stories pick of the month Sunday, August 28, 2016 Keep Calm and Carry On by James Mulhern <i>Aidan's grandmother goes to great lengths to look after him after his mother succumbs to mental illness - but is it too far? By James Mulhern.</i><br><br> My grandmother sat on the toilet seat. I was on the floor just in front of her. <br><br> She brushed my brown curly hair until my scalp hurt. <br><br> "You got your grandfather's hair. Stand up. Look at yourself in the mirror. That's much better, don'… Read more Labels: criminal stories James Mulhern medium length stories pick of the month 20 comments:
funny stories James Mulhern long stories Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Myra Bocca by James Mulhern <i>Gabe and Molly, new to Wilton Manors in Florida, meet the characterful proprietor of a New Age book store; by James Mulhern.</i><br><br> Just before the Shoppes of Wilton Manors, where Espresso Boys was located, Gabe and I passed a New Age bookstore called Sacred Ashes. We paused and looked in the window at a display of crystals and gemstones, silver and pewter jewelry, chalices, glass skulls, and crystal b… Read more Labels: funny stories James Mulhern long stories 10 comments:
James Mulhern real life stories short stories Friday, November 20, 2015 A Nun's Arse by James Mulhern <i>Molly and her grandmother visit addle-brained neighbour Mary Muldoon, whom Molly can't stand; by James Mulhern.</i><br><br> "What a shame," Nonna said when I arrived at her place after working at the family restaurant. "Mary Muldoon just called. Drunk as a skunk, asking if I knew where her husband Jim was and quite annoyed at the Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant. Said they were sending her … Read more Labels: James Mulhern real life stories short stories 4 comments:
James Mulhern medium length stories real life stories Friday, November 13, 2015 Another Time by James Mulhern <i>When his wife leaves him and his school descends towards anarchy, a teacher is forced to change his perspective; by James Mulhern.</i><br><br> It has been two years since my ex-wife, Kate, announced that she was unhappy and wanted to end our marriage. I had confronted her about emails from her female lover, Deb, whom she had met in yoga class. <br><br> Kate said that our relationship lacked passion, and if I were h… Read more Labels: James Mulhern medium length stories real life stories 5 comments:
James Mulhern medium length stories real life stories Friday, November 6, 2015 Assumptions by James Mulhern <i>James Mulhern's character recalls growing up in a strongly Catholic family with characterful neighbour Peggy Fleming.</i><br><br> "You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you." (Song of Solomon 4:7) <br> Peggy Fleming, according to my grandfather was the "homeliest damn woman" he'd ever seen. Her face was swollen and pasty, with broken capillaries that sloped down t… Read more Labels: James Mulhern medium length stories real life stories 4 comments:
criminal stories James Mulhern long stories Friday, August 28, 2015 Mia Bambina by James Mulhern <i>Molly moves into her student accommodation, ready to start a new life at Boston University, but she instantly takes a disliking to her roommate; by James Mulhern.</i><br><br> After I showed my paperwork to the girl at the desk and signed in, David, an upperclassman at Boston University who was helping freshmen move in, brought me to an elevator in the rear of the hall. In the short time it took to get to the… Read more Labels: criminal stories James Mulhern long stories 4 comments:
