David Henson fantastic stories medium length stories pick of the month Friday, September 30, 2022 Eleven by David Henson <i>Farmers Jemery and Jezzie face a problem when two horses are growing too close together on the vine; by David Henson.</i><br><br>I was concerned as soon as the horse pods began to sprout on the vine. The last two, Eleven and Twelve, seemed too close. Now that the pods are about the size of my leg, it's clear there's a problem. <br><br>"Should we cut a tendril now and transplant one, Jemery?" Jezz… Read more Labels: David Henson fantastic stories medium length stories pick of the month 9 comments: shares
Adam Dorsheimer medium length stories real life stories Monday, September 26, 2022 The Night the Dock Turned Upside Down by Adam Dorsheimer <i>Adam Dorsheimer's character writes a therapeutic letter to his ex to try and come to terms with the guilt he feels for his infidelity.</i><br><br>I'm writing this because Lucy said so. Lucy's my therapist. It's been a couple months now and I'm still not quite used to saying that - I have a therapist now. And her name is Lucy. And she's tall and blonde and has cat posters all over her … Read more Labels: Adam Dorsheimer medium length stories real life stories 8 comments: shares
criminal stories long stories pick of the month Warren Benedetto Friday, September 23, 2022 Make It a Double by Warren Benedetto <i>Divorced realtor Ron Lewis resents the success of fellow salesman Dan Michaelson, but his luck is about to turn; by Warren Benedetto.</i><br><br>"What's eating you?" the bartender asked. <br><br>He wiped the bar with a rag, lifting napkin holders and bowls of peanuts so he could clean under them. The neon beer signs hanging overhead cast soft-edged splashes of color down onto the reflective wetness of … Read more Labels: criminal stories long stories pick of the month Warren Benedetto 4 comments: shares
criminal stories NT Franklin short stories Monday, September 19, 2022 Gramma Lily's Story by NT Franklin <i>When Bobbi Jean finds out her grandmother killed a man, Gramma finally tells her story; by NT Franklin.</i><br><br>"What? You showed them where his body was buried?" Bobbi Jean asked incredulously. <br><br>"Well, sure. No sense fussing about him, he's dead and gone. No one even cared." <br><br>"But Gramma, you could've gone to jail..." <br><br>"Don't you worry your pretty little head … Read more Labels: criminal stories NT Franklin short stories 10 comments: shares
medium length stories real life stories Vincent Barry Friday, September 16, 2022 Miller, Remarque, and The Maltese Falcon by Vincent Barry <i>Hubert moves his ex's mother into a care home and reflects on how our collected experiences deteriorate; by Vincent Barry.</i><br><br>Del RÃo - Rachel's new board and care home. 'S where I was this morning till eleven, with Caron, the Russian, although "Caron" sounds Greek to me. Whatever, he's gonna handle the move. Me, I'm driving home and thinking of Miles Archer and tuned to… Read more Labels: medium length stories real life stories Vincent Barry 2 comments: shares
Jim Latham real life stories very short stories Monday, September 12, 2022 Ellie's Orange Roses by Jim Latham <i>Ellie returns to her Alutiiq roots and mourns her beloved Gram; by Jim Latham.</i><br><br>Ellie's orange roses rest in a cracked blue vase on the table by the kitchen window. The sun shines through the window, making the vase glow, and the sea breeze brings the scent of the roses across the room to where Ellie sits in Gram's rocker, sipping samovar tea and looking out to sea. She wanted to go pick <i>uu… Read more Labels: Jim Latham real life stories very short stories 14 comments: shares
long stories Pushcart nominated real life stories Robert E Donohue Friday, September 9, 2022 Love, In Time by Robert E. Donohue <i>A self-assured woman seeks adventure in sex, despite the admonishment of her loyal best friend - but what happens when she wants to hold down a relationship? By Robert E. Donohue.</i><br><br>It all changed the night I told Joey I'd slept with another man. I said that my cheating had occurred once, last Wednesday, when it took place often, over several months. Joey glared, then mumbled something about a c… Read more Labels: long stories Pushcart nominated real life stories Robert E Donohue 23 comments: shares
funny stories Hunt Smith short stories Monday, September 5, 2022 Monday Night Tacos by Hunt Smith <i>Hunt Smith's character decides that the best way to react to getting dumped is by getting tacos. </i><br><br>The air between us grew thick, as I saw her fighting the urge to cry. I just wanted to leave. There were too many emotions swirling around us, and it's best to keep these types of things private. <br><br>"It's just not working anymore," she said. <br><br>That was all the explanation that I nee… Read more Labels: funny stories Hunt Smith short stories 11 comments: shares
David Santiago long stories real life stories Friday, September 2, 2022 Two Halves of an Orange by David Santiago <i>Javier, a Puerto Rican stylist living in Chicago, struggles to hold together his love life and his business, and asks: ¿Cuándo se fue todo al garete? By David Santiago.</i><br><br>We used to own a hair salon on the corner of North Hamlin Avenue and West Thomas Street in Chicago. Mercedes Caribbean Beauty and Style. <br><br>Mercedes is my wife. She's a real Latina beauty, although the past year has been hard on h… Read more Labels: David Santiago long stories real life stories 4 comments: shares
