Jenean McBrearty real life stories short stories Monday, September 30, 2019 The Blue Lady Jenean McBrearty <i>In the chaos of World War II, Gabby and Francois are each trying to hold on to the person they love; by Jenean McBrearty.</i><br><br> We were on our way to see Agnes' new baby. I said, "Let's walk down the alley, Ciebel," but he said no. He wanted to walk by the water and see the sailing ship that had tied up at the pier. "Okay, I'll meet you at Agnes'." <br><br> He gently grabbe… Read more Labels: Jenean McBrearty real life stories short stories 2 comments: shares
Henri Colt pick of the month real life stories short stories Friday, September 27, 2019 Kansas City Ganges by Henri Colt <i>Henri Colt's character has run an outdoor gear shop in Boulder Colorado for a year, when his benefactor dies in a climbing accident.</i><br><br> Loren died last week. He was hiking to the summit of Pyramid Peak, a fourteen-thousand-foot climb in the Elk Mountains about 12 miles west of Aspen, Colorado. According to friends, a rock gave way under his feet, and he plummeted down a vertical slope into an in… Read more Labels: Henri Colt pick of the month real life stories short stories 4 comments: shares
creepy stories Joseph Cusumano long stories Monday, September 23, 2019 Abraxas by Joseph Cusumano <i>In the run-up to World War II, Vatican priest Primo Ferrara is assigned to conduct exorcisms at the local mental asylum - but what price is he willing to pay to succeed? By Joseph Cusumano.</i><br><br> <b>September 1939</b><br><br> Ten years as a Jesuit priest, the last seven assigned to the Vatican library, Primo Ferrara spent his days cataloging new acquisitions and making sure that all of the library's holdings were … Read more Labels: creepy stories Joseph Cusumano long stories 2 comments: shares
criminal stories long stories pick of the month Randy Attwood Friday, September 20, 2019 The Notebook By Randy Attwood <i>When Jeremy Broad's friend Don Bowerman kills himself, he travels to Don's old house looking for a notebook that might hold the secret to his friend's demise, in this very twisty tale by Randy Attwood.</i><br><b><br></b><br> <b>(Jeremy)</b><br><br> I had two phone calls from Don before he killed himself. Each call should have tipped me off. Maybe not the first one, but certainly the second. I couldn't have gone to him … Read more Labels: criminal stories long stories pick of the month Randy Attwood 4 comments: shares
creepy stories Harrison Abbott short stories Monday, September 16, 2019 Bunker by Harrison Abbott <i>Harrison Abbott's musically gifted character plots a long-festering revenge against a playground bully.</i><br><br> People talk about bad parenting, rough upbringings and ego when they try to explain sadism. They say it proves maturity to recognise somebody else's perspective. Then you'll learn to forgive the person. If they do something mean to you, just forgive them, because it's not about … Read more Labels: creepy stories Harrison Abbott short stories 3 comments: shares
Ateret Haselkorn funny stories short stories Friday, September 13, 2019 Fiji by Ateret Haselkorn <i>A new mother visits a friend for lunch and recalls her struggle to get out of the house with baby Henry; by Ateret Haselkorn.</i><br><br> Theodora needed an emergency Cesarean section, Belen followed her birth plan but tore, and Justine did it all at home in front of her entire family. <br><br> These are the things I've learned about the women in my new mothers' group, before I know where they're from o… Read more Labels: Ateret Haselkorn funny stories short stories 7 comments: shares
criminal stories Paul Miles very short stories Monday, September 9, 2019 The Case of the Broken Bow by Paul Miles <i>During the Great Purge in Stalinist Russia, two senior party members attend the scene of a murder, and the author invites you to work out whom they will arrest; by Paul Miles.</i><br><br> Doctor Artymov, logician and advisor to Comrade Stalin, was watering his garden one spring afternoon in 1936 when his friend Police Commissioner Bunin stuck his head over the fence. <br><br> "Artymov, I am on my way to a murde… Read more Labels: criminal stories Paul Miles very short stories 6 comments: shares
Beryl Ensor-Smith medium length stories Friday, September 6, 2019 The Birthday Bash by Beryl Ensor-Smith <i>In the quiet South African town of Prentburg, the local church has new models for its nativity scene, and teenagers Adele and Adam are hosting a party; by Beryl Ensor-Smith.</i><br><br> Dominee Seibrand was surprised at his congregation's conflicting reactions to the gift of two display mannequins from Koos Venter's shop window, to replace the parental figures in the nativity scene that had been trot… Read more Labels: Beryl Ensor-Smith medium length stories 2 comments: shares
Clive Aaron Gill medium length stories real life stories Monday, September 2, 2019 Cameron and Lucia by Clive Aaron Gill <i>Clive Aaron Gill tells a story of lust, betrayal, and long-borne grudges.</i><br><br> "I... I'm pregnant," Lucia said to Cameron at the San Diego Magnet High School. <br><br> "No way." <br><br> She moaned, her face turning a deep red. "Yes, way." She removed the black windbreaker she had outgrown two years earlier at fifteen. "I missed two months. Got morning sickness. I took a home … Read more Labels: Clive Aaron Gill medium length stories real life stories 4 comments: shares
