Category Archives: Original Stories

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

Whiplash! – “Q” up and wait for the next topic in this line of writing.

Whiplash: An injury to the neck caused by an abrupt jerking motion of the head, either backward or forward; And in the case of writing or speaking, can be caused by a rapid change of topic without prior notice. Whiplash! … Continue reading

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Whiplash! – “J”walking is a ticketable offense while reading this blog

Whiplash: An injury to the neck caused by an abrupt jerking motion of the head, either backward or forward; And in the case of writing or speaking, can be caused by a rapid change of topic without prior notice.   … Continue reading

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Whiplash! – “H”choo! Are you getting allergic to my writing?

Whiplash: An injury to the neck caused by an abrupt jerking motion of the head, either backward or forward; And in the case of writing or speaking, can be caused by a rapid change of topic without prior notice. Whiplash! … Continue reading

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Whiplash! “E” needs to focus.

Whiplash: An injury to the neck caused by an abrupt jerking motion of the head, either backward or forward; And in the case of writing or speaking, can be caused by a rapid change of topic without prior notice. Whiplash! … Continue reading

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A pictured story

In my “Writer as Observer” workshop I was asked to choose from a set of pictures and write about what I saw.  Here are the pictures I chose:               The Adventure of Little One … Continue reading

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Lost in the Woods

Lost in the Woods The wind blows cold through my ragged clothes as I stand there beneath the leafless trees; the bright sun blazing through the branches providing me little warmth. Though the sky overhead is crystal clear, I can … Continue reading

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Hands

Hands Hands – So many lines to follow. It is said that a palm reader can predict your future by searching out the different lines in your hand and where they lead to and where they come from. As you … Continue reading

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Ode to Winter

Ode to Winter The blustery winds cast a chill upon the air. The outdoor chimes ring as our house shakes with each push and pull. It’s cold outside; Too cold to explore, to be present without some protection We’re stuck … Continue reading

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Treasure Box – part 2

 Treasure Box – Part 2 Finding the park was no problem. I’d been there many times as a child. Where to find the missing shoe was a bigger problem. I looked around for anything unusual. I checked the phone wires … Continue reading

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The Treasure Box

Today’s prompt 1/21/19: You’re a construction worker, and while in the middle of a dig to build a new building, you stumble upon a box with contents in it. There are five very specific items in it, along with a … Continue reading

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