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These are original fictional stories or parts of stories that I either wrote or am in the process of writing.
Alien Nation
Alien Nation According to the dictionary: an alien is defined as: a foreigner, especially one who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living. a hypothetical or fictional being from another world. Dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed, … Continue reading →
Beauty is…
Beauty is… Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I would have to add that it is also in the ear of the beholder. Going to sleep at night to the sound of rain falling by my window as … Continue reading →
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Take the Fall
Take the Fall Roger looked at Steve and said, “The time has come.” Spring and summer were the worst times of the year to commit crimes. Way too much daylight. But now that Fall was here and Daylight Standard time … Continue reading →
“O” My!
“O” my! One has to be observant as a writer. You need to be aware of what is happening around you both visually and auditorially, for that is where you get your ideas from to create. Thinking about it, you … Continue reading →
Jill
Jill Will looked at his youngest daughter, Jill, and just shook his head. “Why are you so lazy?” he asked. “You should be like your older sisters Wendy and Tess. They at least do work and help … Continue reading →
The Dreamcatcher
The Dreamcatcher According to some Native American traditions, dreamcatchers were hung above cradles to protect the infants that were in them. Their purpose was for the dreamcatchers to absorb those evil spirits that might want to inhabit the child’s dreams. … Continue reading →
Pick a Door
Pick a Door It was the grand opening of a new museum in New York City, The Metropolitan Museum of Self Awareness. It was the first of its kind. I read the brochure describing the museum, but it didn’t make … Continue reading →
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The Unexpected
The Unexpected Standing outside the doorway, there was not a sound to be heard. We had some trepidation as to what was to come as we all gathered in the hallway outside of her apartment. This would be the first … Continue reading →
The Game’s Afoot
The Game’s Afoot Being a security guard at the San Diego Zoo has its perks, especially when you’re on the night shift. Basically, your job is to sit in a room watching a series of monitors and make sure nothing … Continue reading →
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A Lesson Passed On
A Lesson Passed On Old Hark lay in his bed, thinking about who he was. He had been a hard worker, had married the woman of his dreams, and raised a family, a boy and a girl. The children would … Continue reading →
