Flash Fiction–Matthew 7:12
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Matthew 7:12 Patty and I are enjoying our annual holiday “girls’ night” – until the blond, well-dressed woman in front of us raises her voice. “You stupid fool! You should ... Read more
Flash Fiction–The Wounds of a Soldier
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Wounds of a Soldier He was trained to stare into the eyes of others and watch the blood run out. They devoted his thoughts to the historic idea of killing ... Read more
Flash Fiction–Treasure
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Treasure Shirtless all seasons, towel tucked into his pj’s waistband, leather moccasin-slippers. Poppy lifts me onto the wrought iron stool. I can reach, stir, spoon. Saturday morning, just we two ... Read more
Flash Fiction–Broken Vows
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Broken Vows Trevor raised his hand. “It only happened once. I promise.” “Liar! You rat.” Olivia’s voice shook. “Honey, calm down. We’ll work this out.” “Don’t ‘honey’ me.” She hurled ... Read more
Flash Fiction–Garden Party
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GARDEN PARTY Helen fell to her knees as if struck by a stone. Her harvest scene of scarecrows, cornstalks, and pumpkins was again in ruins. Had the fox returned? She ... Read more
Flash Fiction–In Justice
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In Justice Sally runs to playground. Sally swings on swing. A group of schoolyard bullies beats up Sally and steals her lunch money. Sally organizes a team of avenger-nerds, chases ... Read more
Flash Fiction–Roadside Redemption
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Roadside Redemption The Caddy ahead of Jim hit a pothole and rolled over. The driver was an elderly customer who always told him he made the best Reuben ever. After ... Read more
Flash Fiction–Savannah’s Solution
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Savannah’s Solution Both moon and stars are dependable touchstones, glittering night sky jewels, delivering the sweet startle of childhood awe for Savannah, nascent astronomer, precocious three year old. One night, ... Read more
Flash Fiction–Chance Meeting
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Flash Fiction October is here! Need I say more? Chance Meeting Elizabeth and Bob shared good years together until he reveled in his success as a plastic surgeon. Then he ... Read more
Poem of the Week–Differences
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Differences Don’t divide the people, we insist… There is a way, to peacefully coexist. But still I see two sides concerning this. What is power up to will they tell? ... Read more