Category Archives: Original Stories

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

Making Waves

Posted on May 13, 2024 by hdh

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 →

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The Runaway

Posted on May 13, 2024 by hdh

The Runaway a picture prompted story Cheryl drafted the text to Harold. She was worried about her son, Mathew. Was it her fault he ran away? The letter would include directions for where to look. Drawings would be needed to … Continue reading →

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The Pink Cat

Posted on May 8, 2024 by hdh

The Pink Cat I started getting phone calls about the cat before the ink even dried on the letter I had composed.  “So I hear you found a pink cat,” the caller asked. “How did you find out?” was my … Continue reading →

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Pursuit

Posted on May 6, 2024 by hdh

Pursuit I made it to the door. My hands shook as I fumbled for my keys. Finding the correct one, I slipped it into the keyhole and slowly turned it so as not to make any sound inside. Pushing the … Continue reading →

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Y – whY?

Posted on April 29, 2024 by hdh

Y – WhY?   Why is it that truth explains all  And what we need to hear? If truth is in the eye of the beholder What if the teller’s belief is wrong?   Why is it that young children … Continue reading →

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X – eXcess

Posted on April 27, 2024 by hdh

X – eXcess  Xavier Voleurhomme was a very rich man. No one knew exactly how he gained all of his riches, and many suspected it was not by legal means. They weren’t even sure if Voleurhomme was his real name.  … Continue reading →

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W – “A” Word

Posted on April 26, 2024 by hdh

The writing assignment for this piece was to pick four words from a 21-word list of words that began with the letter A. With the chosen 4, I was to write a story. I chose all 21 of the words. … Continue reading →

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U – What is wit youse guys?

Posted on April 24, 2024 by hdh

U – What is wit youse guys? Ursula woke up and stared at Ulysses, lying there making that fake snoring sound, pretending to be asleep. Poking him, she said, “You are not fooling anyone. Get out of bed and make … Continue reading →

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T – Truth and Consequences or A Dreamer’s Hope

Posted on April 23, 2024 by hdh

T – Truth and Consequences or A Dreamer’s Hope Dreams are a reality of life, for we all dream. What we dream and who we dream about vary between individuals.  Being a storyteller and a writer, my imagination helps me … Continue reading →

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S – Signs of Our Times

Posted on April 22, 2024 by hdh

S – Signs of Our Times Sometimes the consequences of what’s true, can create problems that need further action. Trying to avoid the consequences, by making them the truth can also lead to other consequences. For example:  Truthville was aptly … Continue reading →

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