Category Archives: Original Stories

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

Where I learn a lesson about drawing…

Where I learn a lesson about drawing… “Now remember, “Mother said, “your father and I are bringing some guests by after the opera, so please keep the house neat.” Bringing people over to our house after the opera was nothing … Continue reading

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The Three Bears Redux

The Three Bears – Redux To: Associated Press Re: The Untold Truth Dateline: Once Upon a Time   You’ve all heard the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Mama bear makes some porridge for the family, it’s too hot, … Continue reading

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If you can dream it…

If you can dream it… When Angus woke up that morning, he was covered with sweat. This had been the case every morning with the exception of Sundays and Mondays for the past 3 weeks. He always woke up with … Continue reading

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You did what?

You did what? Summertime was a time for staying out late with friends and just having a good time. The sun went down after 8:00 pm, and then as the darkness overcame the light, the fun would begin. Usually. It … Continue reading

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A Lesson Learned

A Lesson Learned I was a confident person when I was young. I planned that when I grew up, I was going to be a sailor. More than just a sailor, I would be captain of a fleet of ships. … Continue reading

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It’s All in the Name

It’s All in the Name The seat was his. It had his name on it. Therefore the seat was his. Every day, Sean went to school on the IRT subway. He got on the subway at the first stop, 242nd … Continue reading

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There was a time…

We were given a selection of pictures to choose from as a writing prompt. I chose 4 of them: There was a Time… Margaret stared at her reflection in the window. Her father was gone again. She was used to … Continue reading

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The Monster Who Grew Small

The Monster Who Grew Small He walked with small steps; He just carried his load As he followed the path that led down the road.  His goal was quite simple, it demanded no thought For he had to return that … Continue reading

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The Answer Is…

The story prompt for this piece was “And They Lived…” The Answer Is… Once upon a time, there was a very old man. He was known as the ‘Man of a thousand answers.’ The reason being that no matter what … Continue reading

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Think Before You Act

Think Before You Act Arthur loved learning new things, whether it was something brand new that no one had ever thought to do or something that everybody but him knew about, and he finally discovered it. That was Arthur. He … Continue reading

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