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These are original fictional stories or parts of stories that I either wrote or am in the process of writing.
The Voice
The writing prompt was – The main character is in a frustrating situation. “I don’t know what to do,” was heard. No one in the group acknowledged saying it, but everyone had heard it. The voice was quite forlorn. You … Continue reading →
Hope and Dreams
Hope and Dreams The air up there is much to be desired It’s clear with shades of blue The crispness of the clouds creates images Floating creatures with soft, comfy fur Large oceans of pure mindlessness A face, a … Continue reading →
The Mystery of the Box
The Mystery of the Box What is it to dream if you can’t use that dream to benefit from it? That was the question that Lyla asked herself each day upon awakening. But her dreams were worthless. She recalled none … Continue reading →
And then there were none
And Then There Were None When he was young, he heard lots of stories about generations past. He was amazed at how extensive their living quarters were in their infancy. There was no lack of food; you could always find … Continue reading →
Advice – What to choose?
Advice – What to choose? The choice to be made was nigh on impossible to make. Should she or shouldn’t she? Clara was sitting at home when the phone rang. The person on the other end sounded very familiar, but … Continue reading →
I Remember It Well
I Remember It Well On the street where I live there was John. John was compulsive. Everything that he did had to be in a certain way. Don’t ask him to define that way or admit he had a certain … Continue reading →
A Puzzling Image
A Puzzling Image She stood alone at the beachfront. The ocean waves rolled ashore and then receded. Staring out at the water was mesmerizing. Why did he tell her to meet him here? That last splash broke her trance. Looking … Continue reading →
Doug’s Dilemma
Doug’s Dilemma Doug dimly dreamed of a delicious delicacy derived from Danish dairy desserts. At dawn, debt-diminished dollars denied Doug’s delight. In despair, Doug deduced that diabolic deeds be drafted. Doug deliberated, deciding to dodge drink and develop dangerous designs. … Continue reading →
War and Peace
War and Peace The sky was clear to the east. All you could see were fluffy white clouds in a clear field of blue. To the west, the sky was different. Ominous thunder clouds, bright flashes of treacherous lightning amid … Continue reading →
Making Waves
Making Waves A definition of the word “wave” according to the American Heritage Dictionary is: “To make a signal with an up-and-down or back-and-forth movement of the hand or an object held in the hand.” When I was … Continue reading →
