Bureau took some time to process the news. “Ernest … is dead?” Clock – who knew more than most because if its vantage point on wall above… Read more “Inanymity (A Short Story)”
Category: Short Stories
Sympathetic Ears (A Short Story)
“There ya go. First one’s on the house … you look like you could use it”. The haggard man blinked and shook his head, as if coming… Read more “Sympathetic Ears (A Short Story)”
A Close Shave (A Short Story)
In the quiet of the bathroom, the packet seemed to crinkle like overhead thunder as Peter opened it. As can happen with such things, though, the disposable… Read more “A Close Shave (A Short Story)”
A Windswept Heartbreak (A Short Story)
Richard held on to his power tool while high up on the windswept cliff face, his shoulder-length highlighted hair showing its highlights as the wind swept it… Read more “A Windswept Heartbreak (A Short Story)”
It Shouldn’t Have Happened to a Vet (A Short Story)
With Apologies to James Herriot. “Ahh … the new bloke. Murphy, wasn’t it? Come on in”. “Tea … ?” “Yeah, I don’t take sugar, either. The milk… Read more “It Shouldn’t Have Happened to a Vet (A Short Story)”
A Little Pressure (A Short Story)
“Now … you’re just going to feel a little pressure”. But it was worse than that. My jaw was forced open further than I thought it could… Read more “A Little Pressure (A Short Story)”
Roaches (A Short Story)
God. Hot in the house today. Too hot. Figure it would have cooled down now that the sun’s gone down, though. Some hope. Patio. Hey, yeah … why didn’t I think of that before? Ahh … !… Read more “Roaches (A Short Story)”
By the Chimney with Care (A Short Story)
Janine had loved her great-grandfather, even though their time together had been far too short. A lifetime of experience had made Earl James Bowart wise, and that… Read more “By the Chimney with Care (A Short Story)”
Pukka Tukka (A Short Story)
Right … today I’m gonna show yer ‘ow t’ cook one o’ the simplest things yer can ever learn ‘ow t’ cook, yeah? Believe it or not,… Read more “Pukka Tukka (A Short Story)”
Sidestep (A Short Story)
Nearly out of milk … First time since moving into the new place. Better head up to the shop. Corner store’s only about three blocks away. Long blocks,… Read more “Sidestep (A Short Story)”
Tapping Away in the Middle of the Night 