Last summer Wayne’s granddad gave him a vial of poison. The bottle was small and green and featured a skull and crossbones on the label.“I think you’re old enough to […]
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Surprising and sudden: Here are six other short-short stories that made us chuckle, gasp and squirm. Before we could finish our cup of coffee.Dust to Dustby Stephani RodgersIt is important […]
It was the kind of Saturday that would make aliens postpone invasion. Cold wet underneath your feet, seeping in from the side of old running shoes. You didn’t have to […]
It is important to keep the ashes, she thought. Important for future generations. Think about them, she coached herself, as she dropped more ashes into the urn. Ugly urn, ugly […]
Legs buckling, bloodied and beaten. — from “Beating Your Own Drum” by Kimberly Wunderlich Back to the cover story.
Blog somebody. — from “The Report” by Gayla MillsNonetheless, he continued down the hill, sweat streaming from his sideburns … — from “Drum Roll” by Lane PearsonBack to the cover […]
Best Opening Line: Do you know what it’s like to wake up and be held hostage? I do. — from “Morning” by Kari V. HaddyBest Ending Line: And that’s how […]
Her direct reports retorted. — from “The Telephone” by Deb WestinHis hatred for her murdered any mirth from his laughter. — from “Cheaters Never Win” by Bill BlumeWe also had […]
We asked writers to choose an item from the Valentine Richmond History Center’s collection and use it to build a story. Here’s the tally of items we got out of […]
It was heavier than a thousand suns. — from “Anticipation” by Adam TraubI don’t think I can hold up the sky any longer. — from “Loon Lake” by Jim NoonanThe […]
Phyllis always cried in the shower. She had six children: Thomas (19), Richard (18), Weezie (17), Rebecca (16), Slate (15) and Jack (6 weeks).Her husband, Daniel, was in the CIA. […]
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