Stories
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Startled / Short Fiction
Zeke is taking his early evening walk, which he does faithfully 24/7, unless the weather is really bad. He waved to a couple of people he knows, sometimes will have a short conversation with some of them. As he proceeded continuing his walk, when he turned the corner, and lo and behold was an anaconda Continue reading
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A Sad Sight / A Short Fiction Story
it is a cold blustery day, that stop Jim for taking his daily. as he is walking through the city park something caught him in the corner of his eye. so he stopped and looked off to the side and saw a middle-aged man bundled up and smoking a cigarette. Jim went down to where Continue reading
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Two Sentence Story
Standing at the crosswalk, waiting to get to the other side of the street. Cars going like a bat out of hell, ignoring the pedestrians impatiently waiting to get across the way. Continue reading
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Bananas
On his way to work he has been seeing the same gentleman at the bus stop eating a banana every day for the past several months he is a well kept man in good shape for a person nearing 70 years of age and he said to the other man I eat a banana every Continue reading
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Two Sentence Story
Sitting in the rocking chair, knitting a sweater for her only grandchild. It helps keep her mind focused, on the good things in life. Continue reading
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Question
Photo by Etienne Girardet on Unsplash Continue reading
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Our Stories
“Our stories come from our lives and from the playwright’s pen, the mind of the actor, the roles we create, the artistry of life itself and the quest for peace.” ~ Maya Angelou Continue reading
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One Sentence Story
the thought police are doing a number on the old professor’s head Continue reading
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lost and found
its a perfect day to take a stroll, when a young female stops a few feet away. she has a dumbfounded look on her face… he stops dead in his tracks … excuse me… you look like you are lost… she replied… i am lost … do you need help… since you say that you Continue reading
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Strangers In The Park
Sitting on a park bench, reading one of his favorite authors, he noticed out of the corner of his eye, an acquaintance that he hasn’t seen in ages. He remembered her name, but as far some of the particulars go, they just passed right by him. He finally looked up, and said hello, and she Continue reading
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Why Me
It is one of those days, when nothing seems to go right for a number of reasons. So what were the things that ended up ruining the neighbor’s day. He looks out the window and sees that his car stolen…no milk in the fridge for his cereal…coffee maker shit the bed…later in the day…he burnt Continue reading
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A Much Needed Change
With all the bullshit going with the Delta virus flaring up in his state, Jim decided to pack his bags, jump in his car, and head out of state. After driving north for the past four hours, he decided to keep going in the same direction. Eventually, he got on Interstate 95 North, and saw Continue reading
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A Sight For Sore Eyes
Saturday morning, he goes down to his favorite bakery to buy a couple of bran muffins and a coffee to go. As he is waiting for his order to be finished, he hears the bell atop the door ring, and what he sees is his ex-girlfriend from a few years back. It immediately brought back Continue reading
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bummer
the table is all laid out with chef salad, a wedge of cheddar cheese, a plate of expensive cold cuts, and a bottle of red wine. with all the time she spent getting the food ready, the candles ready to be lit, her date nevertheless was a total slob… knocking stuff over, and … the Continue reading
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Six Words
have no inkling what to write Continue reading
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Story Writers
A short story must have a single mood and every sentence must build towards it. Edgar Allan Poe Continue reading
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two sentences
life in a nutshell? that’s really packing it in. Continue reading
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Six Word Saturday
spring is taking a momentary vacation Continue reading
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Six Word Story
seagulls circling above. looking for food. Continue reading
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Quick Fiction
He told her lover, cry me a river. She started to weep, when suddenly it seemed like the dam broke, and all hell broke loose. She just kept crying and crying, and it looked liked it wasn’t going to stop any time soon. Now he wished he never told her to cry. Continue reading
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Six Word Sunday
walking on air. no better feeling. Continue reading
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3:00 A.M. ~ What She Saw ~ Fiction
A hot and sticky night in the city. Nadia’s a/c doesn’t work, so she lay awake all night. She looked at the alarm clock, and saw it was 3:00 a.m., and suddenly she heard a woman screaming loudly, and she decided to look out the window, and saw a man beating an older woman. Nadia Continue reading
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Six Word Story
Sun is shining. Birds are happy. Continue reading
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One Sentence Story
Watching life go by in the rear view mirror. Continue reading
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Write Something
Since the old gray matter, aka the brain, seems to have gone on vacation. Its drawing blanks, so can’t come up with a scintilla of an idea of what to say, write, type, whatever. How long its going to be away, is anybody’s guess. Just don’t expect any postcards from it, saying wish you were Continue reading
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3:00 A.M. ~ Quick Fiction
A hot and humid night in the city. People without a/c, having a hard time trying to get any sleep. Some of them choose to go outside, sitting on the stoops at 3:00 a.m. They see there are quite a few of their fellow citizens, doing the same thing. Talking and watching the few cars Continue reading
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3:00 A.M. ~ Short Fiction
It’s a feeling Tom relishes in life. Driving on the interstate at 3:00 a.m. He loves the freedom of the open road, considering he is one of the few cars, along with the tractor trailers, doing the long haul. When he is cruising at the set speed control, he pops in one of his favorite Continue reading
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3:00 A.M. ~ Short Fiction
The strong gusts of wind woke Joann from a sound sleep. She peered at the clock, and it was exactly 3:00 a.m. She got out of bed, and the hardwood floor felt cold. She checked the thermostat, and it was 63 degrees. She turned on the heat, went the bathroom to do her business, and Continue reading
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One Sentence
She’s 88 years old, and she is by all means peaches and cream, with a dollop of whip cream on top. Continue reading
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One Sentence
Even though it is still winter, spring cleaning has begun. Continue reading
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3:00 A.M. – Short Fiction
It was one those nights, Ned was tossing and turning, and restless. He looked at the alarm clock, and it read 3:00 a.m. He decided to get up, put his clothes on, grabbed his keys and cigarettes, and went for a walk. The air was warm, and the stars were shining. It felt good to Continue reading
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3:00 A.M. The Village Square -Short Fiction
The village square is for the most of the time, relatively dead, that you can hear a pin drop on the steel grating. But on this early morning hour at 3:00 a.m., accompanied by a full moon, and a few scattered clouds creeping by, something odd was happening. There were a pack of dogs chasing Continue reading
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3:00 A.M. Downtown – Short Fiction
A late winter storm, dumping copious amounts of snow on the streets and avenues, in the downtown area. Its 3:00 a.m., not a soul to be seen venturing in the deepening snow. Even the plows are having a hard time keeping the roads cleared. The only places that are still open, are a 24 hour Continue reading
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3:00 A.M. – A Short Story
Every morning, at 3:00 a.m., you will find an elderly gentleman, sitting in his favorite booth, having a cup of coffee. He has been patronizing this certain coffee shop, since he retired many years ago from the book editing job, that he had for over 35 years. He usually is the only one there, and Continue reading
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Two Sentences
Orbiting the sun for 72 years plus. An experience of many dimensions. Continue reading
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Six Word Saturday
Walking in freshly falling snow. Heavenly. Continue reading
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Six Word Story
Watching the canary do his thing. Continue reading
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Six Words Redux
Gloomy weather casts a weary face. Continue reading
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One Sentence Story
He’s dancing to the music in his head. Continue reading
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Six Word Saturday
Walking on eggshells. An uncomfortable feeling. Continue reading
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Six Words
Plodding along like an old ox. Continue reading
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Six Words
No coffee. No reason staying awake. Continue reading
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Six Words Redux
Late Sunday morning. Snowflakes descending gracefully. Continue reading
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Six Words
Power naps. Recharges the low batteries. Continue reading
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Six Word Sunday
Snow, wind, ice. A perfect trifecta. Continue reading
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Six Word Saturday
Brain freeze. Brain cramp. Warped mind. Continue reading
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Six Words
Its February. Its snowing. Its wonderful. Continue reading
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Six Words Sunday
Soon, better days are coming. Maybe. Continue reading
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Six Words
Mug of hot coffee. All good. Continue reading
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Six Word Saturday
Cold. Not record cold. Just cold! Continue reading
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Six Words
The wind tells a unique tale. Continue reading
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Six Word Story
Kicking back. Relaxed. Long day, done. Continue reading
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Six Word Story
Gazing into space. Contemplating what if. Continue reading
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Six Word Sunday
Another gusty windy day. Oh my. Continue reading
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Six Word Saturday
The canary is tweeting his songs. Continue reading
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Six Word Story
Its 4:24 PM, all is good. Continue reading
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Six Word Story
Change is good, replied the cashier. Continue reading
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Six Word Story
Did you hear? No I didn’t. Continue reading
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Six Word Story
Slip, sliding, spinning on the ice. Continue reading
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Six Word Saturday
Pouring rain. Walking outdoors on standby. Continue reading
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Six Word Saturday
Brand new day. Same old shit. Continue reading
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Six Word Story
Sunday frame of mind. All good. Continue reading
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Six Word Saturday
2020 finished. Time to move on. Continue reading
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Six Word Saturday
Yesterday’s rain washed the snow away. Continue reading
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We Need To Write
“We need to write because so many of our stories are not being heard. Where could they be heard in this era of fear and media monopolies? Writing allows us to transform what has happened to us and to fight back against what’s hurting us. While not everyone is an author, everyone is a writer Continue reading
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Six Word Saturday
Walking on crunchy snow. Beautiful feeling. Continue reading
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Short, Short Story
Caught stealing his neighbor’s newspaper, he declared depraved indifference. Continue reading
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Short, Short Story
Mr Positive debates Mr Negative. Egos clash. Neither comes out a winner. Both egos deflated. Continue reading
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One Liner
All ye caffeine junkies, drink up, and get wired. Continue reading
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Six Word Story
Chasing the American dream. Its elusive. Continue reading
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Short Story
During his morning stroll, the elderly man is curious, as to how many bricks did they use in making the one block long sidewalk. Maybe one day, he will find the answer, by the tedious task of counting the red rectangular blocks of clay. Continue reading
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A Mystery
Watching a mysterious mystery which in turn is a total mystery to figure out as its a complete and ultimate mystery to seek answers to the mystery of all mysteries Continue reading
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One Sentence Fiction
He’s known as the ‘why’ man, for he is always asking the why of everything. Continue reading
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One Sentence Fiction
She’s savoring the all around beauty, of the numerous wild flowers. Continue reading
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One Sentence Fiction
She lives in a household full of mad, whacked-out people. Continue reading
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Six Word Story
Living the life of a nomad. Continue reading
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Six Word Story
Her Sunday breakfast special, soupy pancakes. Continue reading
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Six Word Story
The daily daydreamers bus has arrived. Continue reading
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One Sentence Fiction
Willie and Wilma are at the kitchen table, drinking day-old brewed coffee, and both are wondering why it tastes like shit. Continue reading
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One Sentence Fiction
She’s basking in the fake sun, reading fake news, and working on her fake tan. Continue reading
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Short Fiction
Delusional thoughts, warped ideas, a mind full of fabrications and he believes, that whatever he says is the truth, when he damn well knows they are lies, bullshit, etc., etc…. Continue reading
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Short Story
She knew the weather is bad, but she was determined to venture out to the bodega, to get milk, as she had none left. Bundled up, she encountered white out conditions, and soon enough, she got disoriented, and didn’t know where she was. The next morning her son woke up, and his mother was not Continue reading
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One Sentence Fiction
Agnes, the goddess of children’s story telling. Continue reading
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True Story
If you tell a true story, you can’t be wrong. -Jack Kerouac Continue reading
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Short Story
he awoke around 2:00 am and he couldn’t get back to sleep he decided to thrown on some clothes and take a walk the air was warm and it made him feel good ambling on down the street he sees two women in black heels totally naked standing at the corner as he approached they Continue reading
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Quick Fiction
Sam was in his glory, as the woman behind the counter, gave him a bag of day old muffins and doughnuts. She also filled his thermos with fresh brewed coffee. Sam is homeless, and has no job. He forages in the dumpsters for returnable cans and bottles, which keeps him busy. Now he is thankful Continue reading
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Short Story
She said, your hearing me, but not listening. He said, oh. Continue reading
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Quick Fiction
He never does what the play book says to do. Just wings it, and hopes for the best out come. Continue reading
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100 Word Story
He: Did he do it? She: What did he do? He: I’m asking you, did he do it? She: What did he do? He: You know what he did. She: I have know idea what you are talking about. He: I think you do. She: You think, but you don’t know for sure. He; Well, Continue reading
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Telling Stories
Everybody has a story to tell Whether its fiction or reality interesting humorous or boring we should all give it a listen as we may learn something new and it might give the teller a stronger voice Yes we all are story tellers Continue reading
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Deadline ~ A 100 Word Story
The reporter for the local newspaper, fueled with excessive amounts of caffeine, is typing away like a mad man. His editor loves his work, even though he his in his own world, no one dares to tell him to slow down. The reason is, that a colleague told him to take a break, and that Continue reading
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One Sentence Fiction #14
She sleeps soundly on a mattress filled with stiff straw. Continue reading
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Short Story
He said, “Oh shit.” She told him to watch his mouth. So for the rest of the day, he looked into the hand held mirror, never to put it down. Continue reading
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100 Word Story
Standing under the spreading maple tree, he is fretting, and mumbling, as what he will say, to his long lost daughter. It’s been at least 10 plus years, that they had any contact. She finally showed up, and it was an awkward feeling. A few minutes passed by, and the angst he was feeling was Continue reading
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Quick Fiction
By day, he lives the life of a monk. In the evening, a con artist, is his vocation. Continue reading
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Story Story
The young couple, love dancing in the rain. Continue reading
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