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Monday Flash Fic: Comeuppance

He’d been playing his guitar for half an hour, during which time I hadn’t been able to move. “My arms hurt. I’ve got a cramp in my back.” He looked up, dark hair falling half over his eyes. “You’re complaining?” … Continue reading →

Fen and Mr. Perv

Two doors down is a guy who is inordinately fond of talking about sex. I’ll call him Dave, ’cause that’s his name. He’s seventy-two years old and never grew up. First question he asked related to my orientation. Being an … Continue reading →

Meh

I’ve been in a slump lately, not wanting to go anywhere or do anything, including writing. It’s like my brain’s been wrapped in cotton, stuck in a glass jar, and placed on a high shelf in a dark room. There is … Continue reading →

Monday Flash Fic: Year by Year

He was early. He was always early, but he couldn’t seem to help it. Sitting on the bench’s backrest, his sneakered feet planted where his butt should be, he balanced the umbrella on his shoulder and gazed out across the … Continue reading →

Old Books

I’ve been writing since I was old enough to string words together. Most of those early stories are forgotten, and should be. I was learning. I was also young, so they revolved around horses and ranches and guys too cool … Continue reading →

Monday Flash Fic: The Raven

The raven stuck his head out the window in the tree trunk. “Where are we going?” The woman perched in the prow didn’t turn. “Across the great water to a place far away.” “That doesn’t tell me much,” he grumbled. “What else … Continue reading →

A Little Late

I wasn’t going to write a post today but then decided to do a quick one. Just returned from the doctor. The nurse said I had no infection. The PA said I had one. Meh. We’re gonna try another antibiotic. … Continue reading →

Monday Flash Fic: Departure

“Why aren’t you packing?” I stared out the window. “I’m not convinced we need to leave.” Mike swatted me on his way past, holding an armful of clean underwear. “We need to leave.” “Let’s wait another hour.” “Five minutes!” He was … Continue reading →

A Tale of Two Phones

For the longest time, I used a basic phone while everyone around me pecked and peered at their smartphones. Some people even tried to make me feel uncool because I didn’t have the latest model. What does a basic phone do? … Continue reading →

Monday Flash Fic: The Reveal

I hadn’t seen most of these people in a long time–my choice, not theirs–and I was nervous. No, I was terrified. My stomach was in knots, my head pounded, and my mouth was so dry, I couldn’t swallow. Ben parked … Continue reading →