Fernando Sorrentino funny stories pick of the month short stories Thomas C Meehan Monday, November 27, 2023 A Lifestyle by Fernando Sorrentino, translated by Thomas C. Meehan <i>When his key breaks off on the inside of his apartment, Fernando Sorrentino's character must fight bureaucracy and apathy in increasingly desperate attempts to escape; translated from Spanish by Thomas C. Meehan.</i><br><br>In my youth, before becoming a farmer and cattleman, I was a bank employee. This is how it all came about: <br><br>I was twenty-four years old at the time and had no close relatives. I was li… Read more Labels: Fernando Sorrentino funny stories pick of the month short stories Thomas C Meehan 8 comments: shares
Monica Sharp real life stories short stories Friday, November 24, 2023 Corporate Duck Duck Goose by Monica Sharp <i>Monica Sharp's character admires Anya, but can't make sense of their friendship.</i><br><br>Everyone who contracted at the company wanted to be taken on full-time. The allure of an ironclad paycheck was too great for even the gloomiest temp to scorn. Our hourly rate was good, but we received no benefits. The stock was a big deal. Employees who held stock in the company were always going on about the … Read more Labels: Monica Sharp real life stories short stories 7 comments: shares
funny stories medium length stories Mir-Yashar Seyedbagheri Monday, November 20, 2023 The Good Nazis by Yash Seyedbagheri <i>Yash Seyedbagheri's character dreams of the stage, but settles for selling popcorn at an outdoor production of The Sound of Music, dressed as a Nazi.</i><br><br>You sell popcorn, Skittles, and Cokes at the Stardust Valley Outdoor Theater, dressed as a Nazi. The sad truth is you couldn't make the cut as a thespian. Too much hamming, not enough pathos, the director, Fricker Gumby, says. But he admires … Read more Labels: funny stories medium length stories Mir-Yashar Seyedbagheri 9 comments: shares
fantastic stories long stories Rina Song Friday, November 17, 2023 The Guardian in the Woods by Rina Song <i>Tara befriends an unusual fox in her garden, that continues to visit her as she grows up; by Rina Song.</i><br><br>She first saw the fox crouching in the corner of her new backyard. <br><br>Tara thought maybe it had snuck in from the woods surrounding the neighborhood. Its pelt was brilliant orange, a lively flame against the late summer grass. Dust clung to its whiskers as it snuffled at something in the dirt. <br><br>&qu… Read more Labels: fantastic stories long stories Rina Song 4 comments: shares
funny stories James Lyon short stories Monday, November 13, 2023 A Cup of Conscience by James Lyon <i>Cedric desperately needs a wee, but has a small duty to carry out first; by James Lyon.</i><br><br><i>I need the toilet,</i> thought Cedric, <i>but first I must dispose of this empty coffee cup.</i><br><br>Cedric's bladder had never been on his side, especially not when long journeys were involved. The train was slow pulling into the station. A volcanic argument next door, which had him tossing and turning past four in the mo… Read more Labels: funny stories James Lyon short stories 5 comments: shares
Bill Tope criminal stories medium length stories Friday, November 10, 2023 An Undertaking by Bill Tope <i>Funeral director Mose is built robustly enough to have survived an attempt on his life, but what will he do next? By Bill Tope.</i><br><br>Mose lay upon the earthen bed beneath the house, where he'd been interred. The soil was moist and redolent with earthy scents. It was quiet as death. But he was not dead. It's true, he had two bullets in his head, thankfully not near enough to his brain to be fata… Read more Labels: Bill Tope criminal stories medium length stories 13 comments: shares
Jenny Falloon medium length stories real life stories Monday, November 6, 2023 Elite Singles by Jenny Falloon <i>Julia travels from Spain to visit her daughter in Massachusetts, and hoping to find herself; by Jenny Falloon.</i><br><br>Julia is well past the kissable years, at least where carnal kisses are concerned. But she is a good-looking woman still. Her body is shapely, the blue-grey eyes frank and mischievous. Julia likes a good argument. And her hair is well cut these days. Paying 35 or 40 euros is nothing, espe… Read more Labels: Jenny Falloon medium length stories real life stories 4 comments: shares
medium length stories Olaf Kroneman pick of the month real life stories Friday, November 3, 2023 A Séance by Olaf Kroneman <i>An ageing doctor recalls his time performing illegal abortions during the 1960s, and turns to Frida Kahlo's art for the inspiration to continue his struggle; by Olaf Kroneman.</i><br><br>The year 2023 didn't look good, but it was no worse than 1967. In fact, '67 was much worse. In 1967-68 the Vietnam War was televised nightly. Endemic and accepted racism, endemic and accepted police brutality, yo… Read more Labels: medium length stories Olaf Kroneman pick of the month real life stories 3 comments: shares
