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These are original fictional stories or parts of stories that I either wrote or am in the process of writing.
Life has me by the ankle!
Life Has Me by the Ankle! Josh was not what you would call an adventurer. So everyone was surprised when he accepted an invitation to go rock climbing at Yosemite. The truth of the matter was that Josh’s hearing wasn’t … Continue reading →
A Question of Resolution
A Question of Resolution In defining the word resolution one can look at the advances that have been made in technology. Resolution is the ability of a television or film image to reproduce fine detail. Let’s look at the television … Continue reading →
Mirror, Mirror
Mirror, Mirror Time is a mirror of one’s life. When you look into a mirror you are supposed to see a reflection of your present self. But what if you could choose the reflection you wish to see. Think of … Continue reading →
The Dawning
The Dawning I was there. I saw it happen. I shouldn’t have been there. I was supposed to stay inside. It was early in the morning the sun was just rising. I just needed to getaway. The torment of living … Continue reading →
Work!
Work! Harry was beside himself, alone in his cubby, in a windowless office, staring at his computer screen. The clock on the wall read 4:00. Another hour of drudgery sitting behind his desk, reading reports, verifying the information online and … Continue reading →
Saying Goodbye
Saying Goodbye It’s never easy to say goodbye. You try to avoid it, you don’t even try. You know it’s the last time that you will see, The person you’re leaving, you must let it be. So take a deep … Continue reading →
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These times, they are a-changin’
These times they are a-changin’ I grew up in the ’50s and ’60s. Television was becoming a household necessity. And with the growth of television came the growth of ads for everything, especially food and drink ads. Think to yourself … Continue reading →
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The Power of a Word
The Power of a Word He knew the word of power, yet he always forgot to use it when it could be used effectively. Because of that many refused to give him the support that he needed every time he … Continue reading →
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the Power
The Power Being the smallest in my class had its problems. Everyone was bigger than I was. And Sam was the biggest. He never left me alone. It was the third time this week that he asked me to provide … Continue reading →
To be invisible…
To be invisible His wish was simple. He wished he was invisible. Why was it that every time he came to work, he was always needed by someone. “How do you do this?” “Can you help me with that?” “I’m … Continue reading →
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