long stories Maryetta Ackenbom real life stories Monday, May 29, 2017 Lost Pages by Maryetta Ackenbom <i>In the Deep South of 1950s America, when anti-miscegenation laws were still firmly enforced, plantation owner Eleanor considers herself liberal - but learns that prejudice is more than just skin deep; by Maryetta Ackenbom.</i><br><br> Eleanor sighed and reached into the dusty box again. Pulling out another handful of papers, she sorted through them quickly. Nothing - only old bills, receipts, a few newspaper… Read more Labels: long stories Maryetta Ackenbom real life stories 3 comments:
DC Diamondopolous long stories real life stories Friday, May 26, 2017 Billy Luck by DC Diamondopolous <i>An ex-carny travels to visit his old friend who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, and recalls the time they spent together on the midway; by DC Diamondopolous.</i><br><br> Billy Luck's bones rearranged themselves on the bus headed out of Gibsonton for the Tampa train station. He looked out the window, away from his trailer, all rusted, awnin torn, bricks holdin down tarp over a portion of the roof… Read more Labels: DC Diamondopolous long stories real life stories 5 comments:
Leila Allison real life stories short stories Monday, May 22, 2017 Amelia in Waiting by Leila Allison <i>Sixteen year old Amy reflects bitterly on the passing of her childhood in Leila Allison's thoughtful flash.</i><br><br> Amy imagines the sky as a swirl of cremated bones. Somewhere in the ashes, the cataract sun hovers low in the west. Harsh and ugly, nothing goes well with the sky and the blind sun other than the desire to stop looking at them. <br><br> Amy stands very close to the living room window; a cometa… Read more Labels: Leila Allison real life stories short stories 2 comments:
funny stories Mitchell Toews short stories Friday, May 19, 2017 The Beefeater and the Donnybrook by Mitchell Toews <i>When Canadian Micah James and his wife visit London, an error with their luggage sparks a comic misadventure; by Mitchell Toews.</i><br><br> Micah James was shorter than average and had an interesting kind of face. His eyes were recessed and penetrating and his complexion had the weathered texture and ruddy colour of a mountain climber or a big game hunter. He was neither. Micah James was a quiet, middle-age… Read more Labels: funny stories Mitchell Toews short stories 8 comments:
Beryl Ensor-Smith funny stories short stories Monday, May 15, 2017 The Initiative by Beryl Ensor-Smith <i>In the sleepy South African town of Prentburg, Christina du Plessis misinterprets an overheard conversation and spurs the church sisters into a misguided mission; by Beryl Ensor-Smith.</i><br><br> The main topic of conversation of the church sisters during preparation for harvest festival was the newly elected American President, Donald Trump. There was lively argument about some of his actions, some being f… Read more Labels: Beryl Ensor-Smith funny stories short stories 8 comments:
