Category Archives: Original Stories

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

Voice

Voice A writer’s voice is shared through pen and paper, or by fingers to screen. Voice can take many forms. It can relay a variety of emotions such as the sadness of losing a friend, the euphoria of success in … Continue reading

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An Inner Dialogue

I was asked to write an imaginary conversation with someone about an issue that is troubling me. These two personas have appeared in a lot of my writing. Keep in mind, their conversations have saved me a lot of money … Continue reading

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True Reflection

True Reflection He considered himself a good looking man, loved by others for his generous donations, a hard worker, always making sure that he and the people around him worked at their best. He looked into the mirror expecting to … Continue reading

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A Winter’s End

  A Winter’s End The winds blow fierce this winter’s eve Ten feet of snow, my time to grieve Nowhere to go, Nowhere to stay As frostbite rears its head today I sit and wonder why I’m here I’m left … Continue reading

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Hello, Goodbye – a Beatles Journey

The writing prompt was to take one of the titles of a Beatles song and use it to inspire an original story, poem, or memoir of your own. I chose a few. Hello, Goodbye – a Beatles journey I remember … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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