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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 Secret Garden
The Secret Garden Adapted from my memories of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett I have a secret garden. It covers lots of ground. There should be lots of flowers. But weeds grow all around. I have no … Continue reading →
The House
The House He found a key. What did it go to? He found it on the ground right outside the house. His memory of the house was that it had been empty for years. Sources said it had been abandoned … Continue reading →
A Timely Visit
Author’s note: This story was created from a Picture Prompt. A Timely Visit The year was 1959. Paul and Clara stood peering from the bedroom doorway of their Mountain View, California home at their five-year-old adopted son. Paul dressed in … Continue reading →
Do you want to know a secret?
Do you want to know a secret? I have a secret. I’m not supposed to tell anyone about it. It is so hard to keep. I want to shout it out to the world and tell everyone I know all … Continue reading →
Tiger, Tiger
Tiger, Tiger I was sent to do a story on the opening of the new animal exhibit at the local zoo. I was annoyed at my editor. I’ve been working for this paper for over a year. I certainly proved … Continue reading →
The Podcast
The Podcast Welcome to my new podcast by Funny Frogs, the after-dinner activity that will surely get your family jumping. Hi, I’m Ronald your host of Risque Ramblings. Today’s guest is my good friend Harvey. He’s here to tell you … Continue reading →
Chicken Chronicles: The Case of the Missing Eggs
Chicken Chronicles: The Case of the Missing Eggs The eggs were definitely missing. No matter how hard I looked, they were gone. My house should be securely locked. The egg carton was full of fresh eggs straight from the farmstand. … Continue reading →
The Reign Has Ended?
The Reign Has Ended? King Divoc sat in his throne room all by himself. He knew his reign was coming to an end. At least, that’s what the word was throughout the kingdom. He had come into power by happenstance … Continue reading →
A Moment in Time
A Moment in Time He was sitting on his back porch, rocking back and forth in his rocking chair as the sun rose. The sound of the stream running over the rocks on the nearby creek was mesmerizing. The morning … Continue reading →
The Rainbow’s End
The Rainbow’s End “You know it’s there,” he said. “Let’s go and find it.” This was unknown territory for me, and I wasn’t sure hunting down the end of the rainbow was such a good idea. But in front of … Continue reading →