Monthly Archives: August 2015

The Weakness – Mondays Finish the Story

Posted on August 31, 2015 by

The Weakness The cemetery spread along the area known as Devils Abode. Nate stood outside the cemetery’s largest crypt, holding a bucket. He straightened the thin black tie that went with his black suit. The sounds emanating from within the … Continue reading →

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Drinking Alone – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on August 30, 2015 by

Drinking Alone Frankie, Gemma, and Bobby entered the old Roman ruins after another successful jewelry heist. Gemma was proud of her younger brothers for not shooting anyone…this time. The beatings she delivered to them were finally taking hold. She led … Continue reading →

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The Refund – Shapeshifting 13 #16

Posted on August 29, 2015 by

The Refund “It’s lovely here,” said Elizabeth as they strolled down the wooded path. “But this is no Faerie Kingdom!” “What would convince you?” said Rachel. “With tangible proof, I’ll refund your psychoanalyst fees.” A unicorn passed them on the … Continue reading →

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The Good Neighbor – Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers

Posted on August 28, 2015 by

The Good Neighbor The robberies that plagued Martin ceased when Tim moved in next door. He never asked what Tim did. He was just happy to have a good neighbor. One day, as they walked their dogs on the pathway … Continue reading →

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The Wrong Decision – Mutant 750

Posted on August 26, 2015 by

The Wrong Decision Simone had begun to rue the day she met Sheldon. Oh, he possessed the physicality she desired. As he rowed the boat down a tributary of the Mississippi River, his pectoral muscles rippled most divinely. Despite that … Continue reading →

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Demonic Indigestion – Gargleblaster Microstories #228

Posted on August 26, 2015 by

Evonne held her hand before the fires within the restaurant’s kitchen wall. “Yep. It’s a gate to Hell. You actually cooked in this?” “Sure,” said Lindsey. “Cooked Devil’s Food cake there for years.” “What enraged the demons?” “Mom made Angel … Continue reading →

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Toilet Paper – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on August 26, 2015 by

Toilet Paper The generation-ship had traveled through space for 772 years before they found him. Peter had rested in cryo-sleep for the entire duration before they revived him. Human society aboard ship had changed. Bel’Nuerte led Peter on a tour. … Continue reading →

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My First Book

Posted on August 25, 2015 by

In the first minutes of January this year, I made a New Year’s resolution. I would publish a book this year. I’m way ahead of schedule. Yesterday, I published my first book. It’s titled, “The Nether Mind: 33 Flash Fiction … Continue reading →

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The Failed Intelligence Op – Mega Short-Story Challenge

Posted on August 25, 2015 by

The Failed Intelligence Op Secret Agents Heraklion and Gallipoli waited on a hilltop as a freight train stopped beside the battered warehouse. The old building was allegedly empty, but the pair had learned its true purpose. Human Experimentation. Heraklion pulled … Continue reading →

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The Family – Mondays Finish the Story

Posted on August 24, 2015 by

The Family “The family had no idea that little Luigi would grow up to be a butcher,” sighed Mr. Buckley, pointing at the old photo. “He was just a pu..ah…a toddler there. Whole family was scandalized. Everyone expected him to … Continue reading →

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