Category Archives: Original Stories

These are original fictional stories or parts of stories that I either wrote or am in the process of writing.

Labor Intensive

FYI – This week’s writing prompt was the word “Labor” Labor Intensive Clara was nine months pregnant, laboring away on what would be her last day in the laboratory. Labor Day was approaching fast. That was the day she was … Continue reading

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Be careful what you pick

Be careful what you pick I’ve been living in the same house for the past 26 years. Over the years, we have done a bit of landscaping on our property to make it look nice. We’ve planted a variety of … Continue reading

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A World of Dreams

A World of Dreams * Last night, I had the strangest dream I ever dreamed before I dreamed the world had all agreed To put an end to war.   That earworm has been in my head every morning for … Continue reading

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Where I learn a lesson about drawing…

Where I learn a lesson about drawing… “Now remember, “Mother said, “your father and I are bringing some guests by after the opera, so please keep the house neat.” Bringing people over to our house after the opera was nothing … Continue reading

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The Three Bears Redux

The Three Bears – Redux To: Associated Press Re: The Untold Truth Dateline: Once Upon a Time   You’ve all heard the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Mama bear makes some porridge for the family, it’s too hot, … Continue reading

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If you can dream it…

If you can dream it… When Angus woke up that morning, he was covered with sweat. This had been the case every morning with the exception of Sundays and Mondays for the past 3 weeks. He always woke up with … Continue reading

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You did what?

You did what? Summertime was a time for staying out late with friends and just having a good time. The sun went down after 8:00 pm, and then as the darkness overcame the light, the fun would begin. Usually. It … Continue reading

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A Lesson Learned

A Lesson Learned I was a confident person when I was young. I planned that when I grew up, I was going to be a sailor. More than just a sailor, I would be captain of a fleet of ships. … Continue reading

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It’s All in the Name

It’s All in the Name The seat was his. It had his name on it. Therefore the seat was his. Every day, Sean went to school on the IRT subway. He got on the subway at the first stop, 242nd … Continue reading

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There was a time…

We were given a selection of pictures to choose from as a writing prompt. I chose 4 of them: There was a Time… Margaret stared at her reflection in the window. Her father was gone again. She was used to … Continue reading

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