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
