Fernando Sorrentino funny stories pick of the month short stories Thomas C Meehan Monday, November 27, 2023 A Lifestyle by Fernando Sorrentino, translated by Thomas C. Meehan When his key breaks off on the inside of his apartment, Fernando Sorrentino's character must fight bureaucracy and apathy in increasingly desperate attempts to escape; translated from Spanish by Thomas C. Meehan.In my youth, before becoming a farmer and cattleman, I was a bank employee. This is how it all came about: I was twenty-four years old at the time and had no close relatives. I was li… Read more Labels: Fernando Sorrentino funny stories pick of the month short stories Thomas C Meehan 7 comments:
Monica Sharp real life stories short stories Friday, November 24, 2023 Corporate Duck Duck Goose by Monica Sharp Monica Sharp's character admires Anya, but can't make sense of their friendship.Everyone who contracted at the company wanted to be taken on full-time. The allure of an ironclad paycheck was too great for even the gloomiest temp to scorn. Our hourly rate was good, but we received no benefits. The stock was a big deal. Employees who held stock in the company were always going on about the … Read more Labels: Monica Sharp real life stories short stories 7 comments:
funny stories medium length stories Mir-Yashar Seyedbagheri Monday, November 20, 2023 The Good Nazis by Yash Seyedbagheri Yash Seyedbagheri's character dreams of the stage, but settles for selling popcorn at an outdoor production of The Sound of Music, dressed as a Nazi.You sell popcorn, Skittles, and Cokes at the Stardust Valley Outdoor Theater, dressed as a Nazi. The sad truth is you couldn't make the cut as a thespian. Too much hamming, not enough pathos, the director, Fricker Gumby, says. But he admires … Read more Labels: funny stories medium length stories Mir-Yashar Seyedbagheri 8 comments:
fantastic stories long stories Rina Song Friday, November 17, 2023 The Guardian in the Woods by Rina Song Tara befriends an unusual fox in her garden, that continues to visit her as she grows up; by Rina Song.She first saw the fox crouching in the corner of her new backyard. Tara thought maybe it had snuck in from the woods surrounding the neighborhood. Its pelt was brilliant orange, a lively flame against the late summer grass. Dust clung to its whiskers as it snuffled at something in the dirt. &qu… Read more Labels: fantastic stories long stories Rina Song 4 comments:
funny stories James Lyon short stories Monday, November 13, 2023 A Cup of Conscience by James Lyon Cedric desperately needs a wee, but has a small duty to carry out first; by James Lyon.I need the toilet, thought Cedric, but first I must dispose of this empty coffee cup.Cedric's bladder had never been on his side, especially not when long journeys were involved. The train was slow pulling into the station. A volcanic argument next door, which had him tossing and turning past four in the mo… Read more Labels: funny stories James Lyon short stories 5 comments: