fantastic stories funny stories long stories pick of the month W Jay Fuller Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Bookworms by W Jay Fuller <i>Smiir and Stanton, a warrior and a ranger with a penchant for books, find themselves being followed by an unusually eloquent bird creature; by W Jay Fuller.</i><br><br> "You do know someone is following us," Smiir said. <br><br> "Of course," I growled. "I <i>am</i> a ranger, you might recall." <br><br> We continued walking along the wide path through the thickening forest. Or rather, I walked, and the… Read more Labels: fantastic stories funny stories long stories pick of the month W Jay Fuller 2 comments: shares
Charlie Fish funny stories medium length stories Sunday, December 29, 2013 Schrödinger’s Baby by Charlie Fish <i>A new dad's worst nightmare comes true when he pops out to buy some milk.</i><br><br> There she slept, a puckered little bundle of DNA fighting to organise. She looked and smelled like a lump of dough. Her breathing rattled less than it had when she was born; I could hardly tell she was alive apart from that relentless ticking. <br><br> There was an electronic pad tucked beneath her baby mattress that sensed her… Read more Labels: Charlie Fish funny stories medium length stories 11 comments: shares
Carol Nissenson funny stories short stories Friday, December 27, 2013 Cattle Call by Carol Nissenson <i>Allison, wannabe Broadway star, shows up to yet another chorus call, hoping to finally make her dream come true; by Carol Nissenson.</i><br> Godspell 2 seeks female performers between the ages of 20 and 50, all types. Must be able to sing and dance. Belt voices only. 11 am Tuesday, January 16th Schubert Theatre Allison finished her Lean Cuisine macaroni and cheese as she watched the roaches travel north … Read more Labels: Carol Nissenson funny stories short stories 6 comments: shares
fantastic stories medium length stories William Quincy Belle Tuesday, December 24, 2013 The Closet by William Quincy Belle <i>Jack falls through a hole in his closet into a mysterious and dangerous world; by William Quincy Belle.</i><br><br> Jack blinked. He was lying on his back, looking straight up. His brain was addled and his body felt jarred. He moved his right arm a bit. He held up his left hand and looked at it. Then he flexed his legs. His body seemed to be functioning. He turned his head to the right then the left. There d… Read more Labels: fantastic stories medium length stories William Quincy Belle 1 comment: shares
creepy stories criminal stories Sara Jacobelli very short stories Sunday, December 22, 2013 The Pink Lady by Sara Jacobelli <i>Young Kelly becomes captain of her father's fishing boat when it is hijacked in Sara Jacobelli's flash.</i><br><br> Her father stepped onto the boat, just as she had seen him do hundreds of times before. This time was different - a man had a gun stuck into her father's ribs. Kelly didn't know the man. He was about the same age as her father, forty, forty two. He was dark and lean, rough looki… Read more Labels: creepy stories criminal stories Sara Jacobelli very short stories 3 comments: shares
Arun Dawani medium length stories pick of the month real life stories Friday, December 20, 2013 Down and Out in Paris by Arun Dawani <i>Arun Dawani's character Vallerie anticipates a romantic weekend in Paris, but finds Luke distracted.</i><br><br> "I'm really glad you could make this weekend," I tell Luke.<br><br> "I am too," he says, squeezing my hand. It's been three weeks since I last saw him and I don't want it to be another three weeks before I see him again. He's forty-nine but looks much younger. He ma… Read more Labels: Arun Dawani medium length stories pick of the month real life stories 5 comments: shares
Christine Bagley fantastic stories long stories Tuesday, December 17, 2013 Scapegoat By Christine Bagley <i>An author interview the spirit of Bridget Bishop, the first woman hanged for witchcraft in 17th Century Salem Massachusetts; by Christine Bagley.</i><br><br> "Thou know not all of what thou write," said a strange voice.<br><br> It took me several seconds to awaken from the haze of a deep sleep. The room was cold and smelled of burnt wood, as if a window was open and a fire had just gone out. I sat up in be… Read more Labels: Christine Bagley fantastic stories long stories 7 comments: shares
creepy stories JH Otterstrom medium length stories Sunday, December 15, 2013 Saving Carla by J. H. Otterstrom <i>Understudy Stephanie looks out for diva Carla while the University campus seems to be conspiring to harm her; by J. H. Otterstrom.</i><br><br> "You have to help me with the lines." <br><br> The girl looked up from the book she was reading. "Huh?" <br><br> Carla looked down at her from beside the bench. "You're the understudy, right?" <br><br> The girl looked around and Carla felt her anger rise ano… Read more Labels: creepy stories JH Otterstrom medium length stories 8 comments: shares
futuristic stories long stories William Quincy Belle Friday, December 13, 2013 A Working Vacation by William Quincy Belle <i>Dentist Burt meets Penny, another first-timer in space, on the way to Mars. But what is she doing on board? By William Quincy Belle.</i><br><br> Burt tried to roll out of bed but couldn't. Damn, he had forgotten the straps. He fell back and relaxed a moment, looking up at the bottom of the top bunk. Had he slept through the turnaround? He wasn't sure, but he had followed procedures by strapping himse… Read more Labels: futuristic stories long stories William Quincy Belle 2 comments: shares
Jeff Weddle real life stories short stories Tuesday, December 10, 2013 A Gift by Jeff Weddle <i>Jim’s father has an unusual - and unwelcome - birthday present for him; by Jeff Weddle.</i><br><br> On the way to town, Doug opened the pint of Maker's and took a hit, then passed it to Jim. <br><br> "Go on, boy. You're old enough." <br><br> Jim held the bottle like it was a dead rat. <br><br> "No Daddy, I -" <br><br> "Son, just try a little sip. Come on. We're celebrating." <br><br> Jim took a good hit a… Read more Labels: Jeff Weddle real life stories short stories 6 comments: shares
Beryl Ensor-Smith funny stories medium length stories Sunday, December 8, 2013 The Advert by Beryl Ensor-Smith <i>Gideon Visser advertises for a wife in another of Beryl Ensor-Smith's scintillating tales of gossip and misunderstanding in the sleepy South African dorp of Prentburg.</i><br><br> It was Suzie Lamprecht who discovered that Gideon Visser was advertising for a wife. Since his father had become an invalid, she had been helping out where she could. The old man was difficult, very bigoted, and would allow on… Read more Labels: Beryl Ensor-Smith funny stories medium length stories 5 comments: shares
criminal stories funny stories long stories Parnell Stultz Friday, December 6, 2013 Oliver's by Parnell Stultz <i>Oliver Wren's dream of running his own restaurant is soured by his scheming ex-wife - and events escalate when he meets ambitious and devious chef Carl; by Parnell Stultz.</i><br><br> On the day the President of the United States met an untimely end, Oliver Wren woke with the kind of food-hangover only a chef could manage. He shifted under his thin blanket, aware that each little movement exacerbated th… Read more Labels: criminal stories funny stories long stories Parnell Stultz 2 comments: shares
Anne Goodwin medium length stories real life stories Tuesday, December 3, 2013 Jessica's Navel by Anne Goodwin <i>Jessica Ridley is determined to appear fashionable to her schoolmates whatever her mother says; by Anne Goodwin.</i><br><br> "You're not going on the geography trip dressed like that!" <br><br> Jessica glances down at her flamingo-pink cropped T-shirt and black flared hipsters. The gap between the end of her T-shirt and the top of her trousers exposes a narrow band of pale skin, like a belt with her b… Read more Labels: Anne Goodwin medium length stories real life stories 8 comments: shares
Bruce Costello real life stories very short stories Sunday, December 1, 2013 Ethel's Exit by Bruce Costello <i>Bruce Costello's character goes paddling in the lagoon, remembering times past.</i><br><br> The days were long past when Ethel could perch on one leg and lift up the other to put on or take off a shoe. She found a log, sat, removed her shoes, then stood and tucked her frock into her bloomers. <br><br> The creek formed a lagoon that fed into the sea. Families from the camping ground played in the sand, paddled ca… Read more Labels: Bruce Costello real life stories very short stories 4 comments: shares
futuristic stories medium length stories Ziyad Hayatli Friday, November 29, 2013 The Secret Weapon by Ziyad Hayatli <i>A soldier finds himself imprisoned in an abandoned hospital being questioned about a battle he does not remember; by Ziyad Hayatli.</i><br><br> "What's your name?" <br><br> "John Dawes, Private in His Imperial Majesty's army." <br><br> "And what do you last remember before the incident at Allesfield?" <br><br><i>That question again.</i><br><br> "I don't remember any particular incident." <br><br>… Read more Labels: futuristic stories medium length stories Ziyad Hayatli 5 comments: shares
criminal stories Harry Downey medium length stories Tuesday, November 26, 2013 A Single Red Rose by Harry Downey <i>Expats in a Chinese restaurant in La Corumba, Spain hear a yarn fom antique dealer Gordon about his con-man friend; by Harry Downey.</i><br><br> It rained heavily the night we met Gordon. We were at the <i>Beijing</i> when it began and rather than get soaked going back to our apartment, we decided to linger over an extra drink until it stopped. <br><br> This chap was at the next table and he seemed to be putting off leavi… Read more Labels: criminal stories Harry Downey medium length stories 6 comments: shares
Fred Skolnik medium length stories real life stories Sunday, November 24, 2013 1901 by Fred Skolnik <i>Newlywed Dorothea feels foreboding about the future in Fred Skolnik's charming turn-of-the-century American romance.</i><br><br> "Progress," Dorothea thought when Rupert brought the newspaper to their bed. He was wearing his striped pajamas but still looked like a Greek god. Dorothea was naked under the sheet. She loved the brazen sensuality of it. The room was warm. It was a lovely August day.… Read more Labels: Fred Skolnik medium length stories real life stories 4 comments: shares
fantastic stories Michael C Keith short stories Friday, November 22, 2013 Christopher Lee's Eyes by Michael C Keith <i>Darrell is frightened after his dad lets him watch a scary film in Michael C Keith's short.</i><br><br> 'Tis the eye of childhood that fears a painted devil. - Shakespeare <br> Sandra Cotton was abruptly awakened by the shrieks of her eight-year-old son. She leapt from bed and ran to his room where she found him sitting up and trembling. <br><br> "What's the matter, honey?" she asked, wrapping her… Read more Labels: fantastic stories Michael C Keith short stories 2 comments: shares
funny stories Kristen McHenry long stories pick of the month Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Cheesehead by Kristen McHenry <i>Vladimir, prodigal cheese maker, goes to great lengths to impress the girl of his dreams, but arch rival Garrett Deever is determined to undermine him; by Kristen McHenry.</i><br><br> Go ahead, judge me. Just remember that at some point in your tidy life of dry-cleaned suits and pristine credit, you too, will know desperation. I was like you once - a cocky son of bitch, a hotshot, an up-and-comer, sure I was… Read more Labels: funny stories Kristen McHenry long stories pick of the month 12 comments: shares
Clifford Hui funny stories medium length stories Sunday, November 17, 2013 Leonard Bessom Hunts for a Present by Clifford Hui <i>Schoolboy Leonard Bessom dreams up unlikely money-making schemes so he can afford a present for </i><i>his mother's birthday; by Clifford Hui.</i><br><br> My pal Leonard Bessom and I pushed our bikes into the bike rack. As we gathered our books from our bike baskets, Len said he was worried about what to get his mother for her birthday that was coming up soon. <br><br> "Why don't you make her a nice card?&… Read more Labels: Clifford Hui funny stories medium length stories 4 comments: shares
long stories Nazib Wadood pick of the month real life stories Friday, November 15, 2013 The Butchers by Nazib Wadood <i>Harezuddin must make sacrifices to marry his beautiful daughter Nosimon off to a wealthy landowner, and fulfil the obligations of his status, during the struggle for the independence of Bangladesh; by Nazib Wadood.</i><br><br> The soft golden afternoon rays of the autumn sun reflected over her fresh whitish cheeks. She looked so shining, nice and charming! As if a <i>hur</i> had descended from Heaven to the worldly… Read more Labels: long stories Nazib Wadood pick of the month real life stories 8 comments: shares
Jesse Kirkpatrick long stories real life stories Tuesday, November 12, 2013 The U-Haul Shuffle by Jesse Kirkpatrick <i>Three young men muse about being trapped in the rat race while looking for somewhere to live; by Jesse Kirkpatrick.</i><br><br> It's called the American dream because you have to be asleep to believe it. - George Carlin <br><b>I.</b> <br> Steve's car was busted, so I drove. We got there first and parked in front. Eric drove past us, trying to find parking further down the street. <br><br> To their credit, it looked like the … Read more Labels: Jesse Kirkpatrick long stories real life stories 4 comments: shares
futuristic stories Iulian Ionescu medium length stories Sunday, November 10, 2013 Progeny by Iulian Ionescu <i>A sick mother and her disabled son run out of government support credit and are forced to resort to desperate measures to stay alive in Iulian Ionescu's dystopian story.</i><br><br> Agent Spencer pushed his ID card into the red slot below the check-in window. The screen flickered and the words 'Bureau of Human Affairs' morphed into a woman's head. <br><br> "Sale?" the virtual blond girl as… Read more Labels: futuristic stories Iulian Ionescu medium length stories 3 comments: shares
Beryl Ensor-Smith funny stories medium length stories Friday, November 8, 2013 The Curse by Beryl Ensor-Smith <i>When Suzie believes she has been cursed, the church sisters try to unlock the mystery before she is driven to despair; by Beryl Ensor-Smith.</i><br><br> When her detested cousin Bertha landed on her doorstep and announced she would be staying for two weeks, Suzie Lamprecht thought life could get no worse. Little did she know it was but the start of her problems. The Sisters of the Church got pretty tired of … Read more Labels: Beryl Ensor-Smith funny stories medium length stories 5 comments: shares
criminal stories medium length stories Tom Sheehan Tuesday, November 5, 2013 Man with Inner Movies by Tom Sheehan <i>Jake, an ageing detective, takes on a murder case involving his old Little League second baseman; by Tom Sheehan.</i><br><i><br></i> Long-time widower Jake Adamo, cop for thirty-seven years, his last ten years as a detective, Little League coach for more than thirty of those years, mere months from an early retirement, believing his body had finally let him down, screwed his mind down to the smallest detail of what… Read more Labels: criminal stories medium length stories Tom Sheehan 4 comments: shares
Gary Ives real life stories short stories Sunday, November 3, 2013 Wal-Lotto by Gary Ives <i>Gary Ives' chillingly feasible glimpse into the power of conscience-free corporate greed.</i><br><br> I'm not a gambler but my girlfriend Irene is. What's in it for me? Well, win or lose, a trip to the casino always heats up that lovely little love box of hers. Like I said, I'm not a gambler, so generally I sit at the bar with a Kino card or drift in and out of the nickel slots; I'm 10… Read more Labels: Gary Ives real life stories short stories 7 comments: shares
Okwuje Israel Chukwuemeka real life stories short stories Friday, November 1, 2013 Splintered on Principle by Okwuje Israel Chukwuemeka <i>Navy boy Johnson's relationship with the sexy Clara is threatened when he naively says something that goes against her principles; by Okwuje Israel Chukwuemeka.</i><br><br> Serenading Clara with elaborate superlatives, Johnson would imagine her smiling in her room, in one of the dorms at FGGC Sagamu. He too would smile, while on the phone at midnight, when calls were free till four. He'd smile, so br… Read more Labels: Okwuje Israel Chukwuemeka real life stories short stories 6 comments: shares
Cara Long pick of the month real life stories short stories Tuesday, October 29, 2013 Backing Out by Cara Long <i>Tommy helps Jessup fix his pickup truck while waiting for Leanne to come home; by Cara Long.</i><br><br> Jessup has his head and hands shoved under the hood of his pickup truck when I pull up into the driveway. <br><br> "When are you gonna let that old beater die?" I call out to him as I cross the lawn to go into the house. <br><br> "Never," he responds triumphantly, waving a wrench above his head. <br><br> I pu… Read more Labels: Cara Long pick of the month real life stories short stories 5 comments: shares
fantastic stories Ray J Robbio short stories Sunday, October 27, 2013 The Magic Mirror by Ray J Robbio <i>A museum curator's assistant finds an artefact with mysterious powers; by Ray J Robbio.</i><br><br> When someone loses a limb, the brain continues to send forth instructions to the now missing part of the body. That's kind of what I am going through right now. I am telling my legs to move, and nothing is happening. I'm telling my arms and fingers the same, with the same results. It's a weird … Read more Labels: fantastic stories Ray J Robbio short stories 8 comments: shares
fantastic stories medium length stories Robert Lowell Russell Friday, October 25, 2013 Lilah by Robert Lowell Russell <i>The clan elders send Jonathon on an unwelcome quest in Robert Lowell Russell's fantasy story.</i><br><br> The three elders stood at Jonathon's door - there are always three. The youngest was as old as his father, the eldest bent and frail, the woman somewhere between. <br><br> "No," said Jonathon. "I can't do this." <br><br> The eldest held out the knife, and Jonathon's hands shook as he… Read more Labels: fantastic stories medium length stories Robert Lowell Russell 4 comments: shares
futuristic stories George Sandison very short stories Tuesday, October 22, 2013 My Final Flight on the Never Never by George Sandison <i>An earthman stuck on a godforsaken colony planet explains how he got there in George Sandison's sci-fi story.</i><br><br> You wanna give that back now? I said you could have some, not suck on it like your mother's teat. You got aspirations of being a drunk then you're a damned fool and I'm not paying. This damned fool runs his own - <br><br> Goddamnit. <br><br> How 'bout I tell you a story? You wanna h… Read more Labels: futuristic stories George Sandison very short stories 3 comments: shares
Charmaine T Davis creepy stories very short stories Sunday, October 20, 2013 Catchcry by Charmaine T Davis <i>The family welcome Aunt Peewee's return, but something's wrong in Charmaine T Davis's creepy flash.</i><br><br> Aunt Peewee showed up at our annual Family Day picnic bearing her version of grasshopper pie. Mama was the first to see her and her smile could have broken a stone wall. Mama rushed to her, not sure whether to take the pie or give her a hug. In the end, Mama hugged Aunt Peewee and I got… Read more Labels: Charmaine T Davis creepy stories very short stories 4 comments: shares
Anne Goodwin real life stories very short stories Friday, October 18, 2013 George and Pat For Ever by Anne Goodwin <i>Pat finds herself lying on a beach, wondering how she got there; by Anne Goodwin.</i><br><br> A strange light appeared over the White Cliffs of Dover. Pat screamed. Or, at least, she thought she did. Her mouth was as taut as an archer's bowstring and a shrill note vibrated through her throat to her head, but she heard no sound. Not even the squawking of the seagulls over the cliffs. <br><br> "Shh, it'… Read more Labels: Anne Goodwin real life stories very short stories 3 comments: shares
Max Detrano real life stories very short stories Tuesday, October 15, 2013 The Scuggins Girl by Max Detrano <i>Nine-year-old Kirby Nichols takes on a bike ramp against his father's better judgment in Max Detrano's flash fiction piece.</i><br><br> We live in the suburbs, at the end of a cul-de-sac. My nine-year-old boy, Kirby Nichols, followed Daley Scuggins' girl, Nikki, out into the meadow. One of those kids stepped on a yellow jacket's nest. I think it was Nikki 'cause Kirby, trailing behind her… Read more Labels: Max Detrano real life stories very short stories 6 comments: shares
funny stories medium length stories Sarah Osman Sunday, October 13, 2013 Choose Joy by Sarah Osman <i>Sarah Osman's boisterously blasphemous story of pothead Jacob, who hates his life playing Jesus at Jesus Land.</i><br><br> I play Jesus at Jesus Land. It's a shitty job because I'm atheist and I only do it because the Jewish guy from Brooklyn got the Mickey Mouse role at Disneyland. I have no college education, no formal training as an actor and my employability is probably around that of an ille… Read more Labels: funny stories medium length stories Sarah Osman 5 comments: shares
Devon Tavern real life stories short stories Friday, October 11, 2013 Kids Don’t Get Choices by Devon Tavern <i>Eleven-year-old Eliza finds out a surprising secret about her past... and her future, in Devon Tavern's delightful vignette.</i><br><br> Eliza sat quietly on the bench of the picnic table in front of her favorite ice cream store. She fought hard not to cry. There had been too much crying over the last few days. The store being out of strawberry ice cream was no good reason for an 11-year-old girl to cry.… Read more Labels: Devon Tavern real life stories short stories 8 comments: shares
Arthur Davis fantastic stories long stories pick of the month Tuesday, October 8, 2013 Mr Stinkysocks by Arthur Davis <i>Mr Stinkysocks visits his two nieces at an idyllic campground and finds a deeper connection to the landscape, and the children, than he expected; by Arthur Davis.</i><br><br> Strange how easily you can forget who you are and where you came from. Even stranger, how assuredly you can be overtaken by the deception of who you might be and a life you thought might have belonged to another. Of course, realization… Read more Labels: Arthur Davis fantastic stories long stories pick of the month 1 comment: shares
Isaac Attah Ogezi long stories real life stories Sunday, October 6, 2013 The Threshing-Floor by Isaac Attah Ogezi <i>Isaac Attah Ogezi tells the story of religious neophyte Brother Otokpa's unconventional courting and its awful consequences.</i><br><br> Sister Agbenu couldn't bring herself to believe the fact that the relationship between her and Brother Otokpa was over on the very day she was going to accept his marriage proposal. Somehow she blamed the Wily One, the accuser of the brethren, for making her respond… Read more Labels: Isaac Attah Ogezi long stories real life stories 4 comments: shares
fantastic stories Petr Janecka short stories Friday, October 4, 2013 Hunters of the Tribe by Petr Janecka <i>Lubos and Vladan are hunters in a post-apocalyptic landscape that may not be as extensive as it seems; by Petr Janecka.</i><br><br> The tribe had two hunters. One fat and one strong. Despite expectations, the former was better, his ways mysterious to the clan but always reliable. Bringing home beef and chicken as well as bread and pastry, he never failed to deliver. A trait that confounded Vladan, the latter… Read more Labels: fantastic stories Petr Janecka short stories 3 comments: shares
Paul H Yarbrough real life stories short stories Tuesday, October 1, 2013 I Heard a Voice by Paul H Yarbrough <i>Atop a skyscraper, a banker and a CEO congratulate themselves on their contribution to the march of progress embodied in the city laid out below, when a stranger joins them and offers a different perspective; by Paul H Yarbrough.</i><br><br> They were standing at the ledge. Their view mirrored a panorama of buildings and smokestacks. Great edifices, heaving asymmetrically, skewed with monster cylinders venti… Read more Labels: Paul H Yarbrough real life stories short stories 1 comment: shares
creepy stories fantastic stories Ray J Robbio short stories Sunday, September 29, 2013 The Wish Box by Ray J Robbio <i>Dr. Phillip Kent visits a young woman in a mental institution to try and understand more about her fantastical story of an evil wish box; by Ray J Robbio.</i><br><br> Some people have the ability to pinpoint, without hesitation, the moment their life took a turn for the worse. Piper remembers that day, that moment, with incredible detail although it was many years ago. In fact, if there were any visitors for… Read more Labels: creepy stories fantastic stories Ray J Robbio short stories 8 comments: shares
funny stories Michael C Keith short stories Friday, September 27, 2013 The Favor by Michael C Keith <i>Tough guy Palm Gordon returns to his old haunt to call in a big favor from an indebted friend; by Michael C Keith.</i><br><br> The delight that consumes the desire. The desire that outruns the delight. - Algernon Swinburne <br> Palm Gordon stepped out of his vintage Studebaker Golden Hawk. He adjusted his tie and shook out the wrinkles in his gabardine suit jacket. When the traffic cleared, he walked with inten… Read more Labels: funny stories Michael C Keith short stories 1 comment: shares
Beryl Ensor-Smith funny stories medium length stories Tuesday, September 24, 2013 The Scandal by Beryl Ensor-Smith <i>Beryl Ensor-Smith returns with another wonderful story of Prentburg life as Frikkie van Wyk's wife leaves him and the dorp gossip distorts the scandal into something else entirely.</i><br><br> Frikkie van Wyk was drinking a beer in front of the television set when his wife Rina dropped her bombshell. He had been vaguely aware that she had come into the room, but his eyes had been fixed on the rugby match… Read more Labels: Beryl Ensor-Smith funny stories medium length stories 4 comments: shares
creepy stories criminal stories medium length stories Michael McCarthy Sunday, September 22, 2013 Sister Act by Michael McCarthy <i>An ageing vet becomes dangerously obsessed with a lonely woman whose bay window he can see into from his hostel across the road; by Michael McCarthy.</i><br><br> Pat lay in the dark, on his couch watching the television, but not really taking it in. His attention was focused on the house directly opposite. It had been that way since he'd moved here. Sometimes he lay reading but he'd stop after every… Read more Labels: creepy stories criminal stories medium length stories Michael McCarthy 12 comments: shares
Pam Van Dyk real life stories short stories Friday, September 20, 2013 The Quarry II by Pam Van Dyk <i>Pam Van Dyk's nostalgic tale of two friends enjoying each other's company before they move on to a new phase in their lives.</i><br><br> I had a dream last night that my teeth fell out. I am in front of my Creative Writing II class reading a critical essay I have written about T.S. Elliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock". I feel something hard and loose in my mouth. I watch as fi… Read more Labels: Pam Van Dyk real life stories short stories 3 comments: shares
funny stories Jeff Alphin long stories pick of the month Tuesday, September 17, 2013 Tug Life by Jeff Alphin <i>In Jeff Alphin's delightful comedy, a Fells Point Maryland tug worker with a fondness for practical jokes finds a kindred spirit with whom to conspire.</i><br><br> Rusty couldn't get off the <i>Harriet Moran</i> fast enough. Two weeks of knuckle busting and fried bologna had him hopping the bulwarks and bouncing off the tire fenders onto the gull-shit-splattered docks of Canton like a state-fair rubber fro… Read more Labels: funny stories Jeff Alphin long stories pick of the month 5 comments: shares
Kelly Haas Shackelford real life stories short stories Friday, September 13, 2013 Less Than a Pair of Shoes by Kelly Haas Shackelford <i>An eccentric old lady returns to the site of her granddaughter's suicide; by Kelly Haas Shackelford.</i><br><br> My gnarled fingers gripped the steering wheel of my departed husband's battered Ford truck. Its shocks offered little buffer to the neglected potholes on that God-forsaken Georgia back road. Shooting pain jolted down to the very marrow of my old bones, but it was not as excruciating as my … Read more Labels: Kelly Haas Shackelford real life stories short stories 8 comments: shares
