futuristic stories Gary Hewitt short stories Tuesday, April 22, 2014 Entertained by Gary Hewitt <i>Gary Hewitt tells the story of a doomed intergalactic circus troupe featuring an old-time cannon launch with a jetpack twist.</i><br><br> Being spat from a metal tube isn't the most pleasant experience you can enjoy. I ensure everything is strapped down before I hear the countdown. I don't move. The count reaches zero. I'm rocketed into the atmosphere. <br><br> We don't need the 'Big Noise' b… Read more Labels: futuristic stories Gary Hewitt short stories 4 comments:
Katherine J Parker real life stories short stories Sunday, April 20, 2014 Comet by Katherine J Parker <i>Katherine J Parker's flash about the life of a classic Mercury Comet.</i><br><br> 2003 <br><br> Jason's eyes lit up as his fingers danced over the cool hardness of the steering wheel. There was no new car smell, no retailer's agreement on the window. This darling hadn't been on a car lot in something close to 35 years. It was a classic. It had age and personality on its side. <br><br><br> 1966 <br><br> Leroy'… Read more Labels: Katherine J Parker real life stories short stories 9 comments:
Benjamin Drevlow funny stories medium length stories pick of the month Friday, April 18, 2014 The Heartwarming Story of Arnold Schwarzenegger by Benjamin Drevlow <i>A sheep breeder takes umbrage when the Bayfield County Fair's judge makes insinuations against the virility of his impressive specimen of a ram, in Benjamin Drevlow's hilarious tale. </i><br><br> We should've known that his dignity would've been hurt. Arnold was a proud old ram and he'd served us well. Bred us more lambs than we ever thought possible. Good ol' Arnie, though, just wasn… Read more Labels: Benjamin Drevlow funny stories medium length stories pick of the month 3 comments:
Matthew Wilding medium length stories real life stories Tuesday, April 15, 2014 No Curfew by Matthew Wilding <i>Delmon Rose, returned to his hometown for Thanksgiving, drinks in Murray's Bar and reflects on the girl he left behind; by Matthew Wilding.</i><br><br> Murray's Tavern was quite a ride every third or fourth Friday in November. The day after Thanksgiving, from time immemorial, all the town's recently minted adults descended upon their native land and, loaded up on Turkey and football, made one las… Read more Labels: Matthew Wilding medium length stories real life stories 7 comments:
Charles Howard Wise pick of the month real life stories short stories Sunday, April 13, 2014 Midnight Appointment by Charles Howard Wise <i>Charles Howard Wise's sad and beautiful paean to music, nature and loss. </i><br><br> John put down his pen, straightened his desk and slid on his wool jacket. He used to wear it when he went hunting with his father, but that was long ago. He hadn't hunted in nearly thirty years, but the jacket still fit even if it did smell of mothballs. Once he stepped out onto the patio, John pulled up a chair and… Read more Labels: Charles Howard Wise pick of the month real life stories short stories 5 comments:
