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These are original fictional stories or parts of stories that I either wrote or am in the process of writing.
A Tale of Fashion
A Tale of Fashion “Did you hear about the latest fashion?” she said. “Let me guess,” he said, “Could it be a tuxedo?” “Wow,” she said, “how intuitive you are. Of course, it’s not a tuxedo. Everyone wears those.” “It’s … Continue reading →
What the…?
What the…? I awoke to the sound of screeching tires outside my bedroom window, which was odd. Following the tire sound, flashing lights poured through my window, like those of an emergency rescue vehicle. That was also odd. You see, … Continue reading →
The Box
The Box It was an ornate box, just sitting there. Charles knew that it must have belonged to someone. But there was no one around. Who leaves an ornate box in the middle of a forest, sitting on a well-traveled … Continue reading →
An Apple a Day Keeps the …
An Apple a Day Keeps the… Criminal Court is called to order. In front of us, we have the class action suit of People vs. Apple producers and distributors. The charges are as follows. Willing production of a product that … Continue reading →
To Be or Bot to Be
To Be or Bot To Be? For many people, as they get older, their heart can’t keep pace with what it used to do. There are many causes. For some, it might be a faulty heart valve that needs replacing … Continue reading →
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden Adapted from my memories of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett I have a secret garden. It covers lots of ground. There should be lots of flowers. But weeds grow all around. I have no … Continue reading →
The House
The House He found a key. What did it go to? He found it on the ground right outside the house. His memory of the house was that it had been empty for years. Sources said it had been abandoned … Continue reading →
A Timely Visit
Author’s note: This story was created from a Picture Prompt. A Timely Visit The year was 1959. Paul and Clara stood peering from the bedroom doorway of their Mountain View, California home at their five-year-old adopted son. Paul dressed in … Continue reading →
Do you want to know a secret?
Do you want to know a secret? I have a secret. I’m not supposed to tell anyone about it. It is so hard to keep. I want to shout it out to the world and tell everyone I know all … Continue reading →
Tiger, Tiger
Tiger, Tiger I was sent to do a story on the opening of the new animal exhibit at the local zoo. I was annoyed at my editor. I’ve been working for this paper for over a year. I certainly proved … Continue reading →
