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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 →
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 →
Has anyone seen my pet?
Has anyone seen my pet? It was early in the evening but pretty dark. The street that I lived on had no lights. We were planning on having dinner at a friend’s house. Across the street from our house was … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
A Beach in the Sky
A Beach in the Sky Summer is usually hot. Living in the Bronx in the 1950s, we had no air conditioners during that time. Basically, our house had a lot of window fans to try and keep us cool. Needless … Continue reading →
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 →
Misunderstood
Misunderstood It was two in the afternoon. All I said was, “I will be with Ronald and I’ll be out until dark.” What my mother heard was, “I will be with Ronald and I’ll be out at the park.” These … Continue reading →
Star Light, Star Bright, which star do I see tonight?
Star Light, Star Bright, which star do I see tonight? It was a beautiful dark night. With the moon not in the sky, all you could see were stars. Since I’m used to living in a well-lit area in my … Continue reading →
The Heist
The Heist Jacque Demerrier was a well-known fashion designer. The clothes that he designed were cutting edge. The materials he used were always of the highest quality. To be invited to one of his private fashion shows was a privilege … Continue reading →
