Category Archives: Original Stories

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

Words

Words There are some words that are said that have a very powerful meaning. Once said they dig their way deep inside you and make you feel good about yourself, or feel consoled about something that is bothering you, or … Continue reading

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The Open Door

The Open Door Everybody knows that during the summer when you go outside or come back inside, make sure you shut the screen door to the porch. Everybody knows that. At least they should know that. It was a mild … Continue reading

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A Writer’s Dilemma

A Writer’s Dilemma It was a dark and stormy night. Well, actually it was a bright and sunny late afternoon. I’ve always wanted to start a story the other way. Anyway, I was working at home, basically cleaning up the … Continue reading

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Late Again…Not if I can help it.

Late Again…Not if I can help it. It is not that hard to on time. At least for me, it isn’t. If you tell me that I’m supposed to be somewhere at 10:00, I’ll make sure that I’m there by … Continue reading

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The Watcher

The Watcher It was my turn to watch. I’d only been working there for 3 hours and I was given the job to watch. I should say that watching involved a lot more than just staring at the object. I … Continue reading

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Clutter of Boxes

Clutter of Boxes The room was filled with boxes. There were small ones that allowed you to put in items of value small enough that you could put them in your pocket.  There were medium-sized ones that held books and … Continue reading

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The Cave-In

The Cave-In Charles was not used to being alone. He was always in the company of those that he loved and loved him. That is why when the cave collapsed and his group was on the other side of the … Continue reading

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Her Favorite

Her Favorite It was her favorite stuffed animal. She couldn’t go to sleep without it. To be able to hug it closely gave her much comfort. When she was but 3 years old and went on her first visit to … Continue reading

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The Real Thing

The Real Thing His name was Real. I don’t mean “Real” like the opposite of “Fake”. His actual name was Real,  “Real of Tolemac”. It was bad enough that  growing up, he was kidded about his name. No one ever … Continue reading

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Harbingers

Harbingers Here come the robins and red winged blackbirds. The harbingers of spring. Time to get prepared. Sweep off the decks of all the leftover leaves from the fall cleanup mistakes that were uncovered as the snow disappeared.  Bring out … Continue reading

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