[FridayFlash] Jack and Jill
There are a number of fascinating Halloween legends out there, and I knew I wanted to write a story about this one. I found the opportunity when, a couple of weeks ago, my sister, inspired by Tim...
View Article[short fiction] Hobo
He knew they meant well, but he was beyond caring. They looked so disappointed when he refused their good deed, but he never had any trouble finding his own food. All he wanted was a goddamn pack of...
View Article[short fiction] The Cupbearer (Plus a Quick Update & a Spooky Image)
It’s amazing what can happen in the span of six weeks. In the past three days alone, I’ve seen family I hadn’t seen in years, watched my sister get married, survived two hours in 4-inch heels, shouted...
View Article[FridayFlash] Pumpkins, Cornstalks, and Mums for Sale
It’s been a long time since I regularly participated in #FridayFlash, but we’ve got just three Fridays left ’til NaNoWriMo, so it seems like a good time to jump back in and warm up my fingers for...
View Article[#FridayFlash] Hansel & Gretel, On Second Thought
For the record, I did actually write this last Thursday during a layover on my way to Austin. Alas, I had zero time to get it posted last week, so it gets this week’s slot — the last #FridayFlash...
View Article[FridayFlash] A Familiar Gift
Figured I’d better start gearing up for NaNoWriMo, so here’s a short (and quickly written) dose of Halloween fiction. Please enjoy, & don’t forget to visit the rest of the #fridayflash community! A...
View Article[FridayFlash] Santa Doesn’t Sweat
SANTA DOESN’T SWEAT The manager sighed as he watched the bead of sweat drip off the old man’s nose. “Let’s get some air on him,” he hollered at the woman dressed as an elf. She scurried over to the fan...
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