criminal stories James C Clar medium length stories pick of the month Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Transit of Venus by James C Clar <i>James C Clar's Hawaiian detectives question a woman who has been pushed beyond her limits, but their consciences aren't entirely clear.</i><br><br> Cassandra Robertson looked up and met HPD Detective Jake Higa's eyes from across the table in the kitchenette where they sat. Higa's longtime partner, Ray Kanahele, stood a few feet away. The latter's considerable bulk was propped against the … Read more Labels: criminal stories James C Clar medium length stories pick of the month 2 comments: shares
BN Burton creepy stories long stories Sunday, January 27, 2013 This is Hollywood by B N Burton <i>A film actor gets his big break, but finds himself plagued by odd dreams until he's no longer sure who is for real and who is acting; by B N Burton, originally published in The Dunesteef.</i><br><br> Mick marched down the white hall with fluorescent lights. At the end in an open doorway, a figure stood like a shadow. Against the brightness, the silhouette suggested a man whose hair stuck out everywhere. … Read more Labels: BN Burton creepy stories long stories 5 comments: shares
long stories pick of the month real life stories Whit Walker Friday, January 25, 2013 The Sinclairs by Whit Walker <i>Beatrice Sinclair must cope with the death of her husband in spite of her crazy family - a sex addict son, a daughter intent on destroying her marriage, and another daughter a decade too young; by Whit Walker.</i><br><br> 1 <br><br> The sound of the telephone ringing was muffled due to the insides of her thighs being pressed against each of his ears. She had heard the ringing, but didn't call attention to it be… Read more Labels: long stories pick of the month real life stories Whit Walker 5 comments: shares
Devon Tavern funny stories futuristic stories short stories Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Difficult Subject by Devon Tavern <i>Cam is abducted by an alien species with a penchant for being much too honest in Devon Tavern's funny sci-fi short.</i><br><br> Cam snapped harshly to consciousness. He was naked on a cold metal table, his hands and feet bound to the table. A harsh bright light shone in his face. <br><br> "Where am I? What is going on here?" he shouted into darkness all around him. <br><br> "And we're back at the s… Read more Labels: Devon Tavern funny stories futuristic stories short stories 5 comments: shares
funny stories futuristic stories John Sims medium length stories Sunday, January 20, 2013 Last Pub Til Earth by John Sims <i>An enterprising pair of spacers open a pub in the orbit of Jupiter; by John Sims.</i><br><br> Jerry Mandarin sat at the interface of The Two Tuns, groaning, the pub's low ceiling making him look even bigger and taller than he was. His business partner Walt was reminded of one of those fishing gnomes you used to see in gardens - back in the 21st century when people still had gardens. <br><br> Above the door was … Read more Labels: funny stories futuristic stories John Sims medium length stories 2 comments: shares
criminal stories funny stories medium length stories Rob Boffard Friday, January 18, 2013 The Hitman and the Tea Lady by Rob Boffard <i>Rob Boffard tells the story of a hitman transporting grisly evidence of his latest job; all is going well until he dares to cross the tea lady.</i><br><br> Nobody had noticed the eyeball at the bottom of the coffee cup. Certainly not the man sitting opposite Halloram on the train. The man was reading the Financial Times over the top of his glasses, and when he'd sat down at Doncaster he hadn't even g… Read more Labels: criminal stories funny stories medium length stories Rob Boffard 7 comments: shares
Bruce Harris funny stories short stories Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Downsizing Graham by Bruce Harris <i>The Chief Executive calls in his Head of Security with some bad news, but things don't go as planned in Bruce Harris's satire of management speak.</i><br><br> Howard Belton, Chief Executive, stood looking over the pleasantly landscaped grounds surrounding the Company HQ. While he regarded the buildings themselves as somewhat uninspired, the thoughtful arrangements of trees and shrubs, with cleverly … Read more Labels: Bruce Harris funny stories short stories 1 comment: shares
criminal stories funny stories Gary Ives very short stories Sunday, January 13, 2013 Pedicab by Gary Ives <i>Gary Ives' characterful pedicab driver gets a dream fare.</i><br><br> I won't tell you which city the events in this story occurred. It was Christmas time, someplace far away, okay? You'll understand. Call me Andy. I'm a 23 year old healthy dude and a licensed pedicab operator which means I haul fat-assed tourists around in a fucking basket. The dozen pedicabs which are the company I once … Read more Labels: criminal stories funny stories Gary Ives very short stories 2 comments: shares
futuristic stories Michael C Keith very short stories Friday, January 11, 2013 Mmmna by Michael C Keith <i>Amy tries to find the source of an inexplicable sound in Michael C Keith's quick sci-fi.</i><br><br> For many days, my brain worked with a dim and undetermined sense of unknown modes of being. - William Wordsworth <br> The first time Amy heard the odd sound she ignored it. The second time, however, it aroused her curiosity, and she looked out the window. Yet nothing in the yard appeared different or out of pl… Read more Labels: futuristic stories Michael C Keith very short stories 4 comments: shares
Arthur Davis futuristic stories long stories Tuesday, January 8, 2013 Fat Men and Flying Saucers by Arthur Davis <i>Stubborn and lonely Texas rancher Claude Longly disbelieves his friend's claims of seeing a flying saucer; by Arthur Davis</i><br><br> Claude Longly sat hovering over his second cup of coffee of the evening in one hand and the second cigarette of his third pack of the day between the thick, stained brown fingers of the other. He had long ago rationed himself to three cups in the evening and it was only … Read more Labels: Arthur Davis futuristic stories long stories 2 comments: shares
fantastic stories Mark Rigney medium length stories Sunday, January 6, 2013 Barong and Rangda Do Battle In Missouri by Mark Rigney <i>An art museum curator's daughter is intrigued by a shipment of powerful ancient Balinese masks; by Mark Rigney.</i><br><i><br></i><br> Precious few immortals dwelt on the planet, but even Mother Sea and Father Sky agreed that there had always been Barong. This pleased Barong enormously, for she enjoyed her exalted status and mighty reputation. Unfortunately, as seemed to be the case so often in modern times, she … Read more Labels: fantastic stories Mark Rigney medium length stories 1 comment: shares
C Wait creepy stories short stories Friday, January 4, 2013 Border by C Wait <i>James and Angela trek through the jungle to reach the border, but a dangerous animal roams this land; by C Wait.</i><br><br> They pushed for the border, two days straight, and the heat was stifling. James felt it resting on his skin, sinking and twisting inside him. Back in El Salvador the locals told him this was the most dangerous kind of heat. It followed a man with purpose. With intent. <br><br> He and Angela b… Read more Labels: C Wait creepy stories short stories 3 comments: shares
Fred Russell futuristic stories long stories Tuesday, January 1, 2013 Daily Life in Ancient America (From a Report to the Intergalactic Exploration Society) by Fred Russell <i>Fred Russell transcribes an anthropological report from an alien culture far in the future, analysing American society at the turn of what we call the 21st century.</i><br><br> The planet Earth, as we all know, is the third body in the so-called solar system of the galaxy referred to by its former inhabitants as the Milky Way. That there are similar systems throughout this galaxy is common knowledge. The cur… Read more Labels: Fred Russell futuristic stories long stories 3 comments: shares
