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Monthly Archives: November 2015
Terrible Disguises
Once there were five aliens feasting upon a tree. And then there were four. Byllyxmia sobbed, “It was horrible! That park ranger just tore Vollyxmun apart!” “It is terrible,” said the alien’s leader Poryvimus. “You said to disguise ourselves as … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Aliens, Disguises, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Mushrooms, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction
20 Comments
Seeking the Cowboys
“All the cowboys went to that big ranch in the sky,” sighed Slim. “Died out?” murmured Annie. “I wanted to meet men who brave the wild spaces alone.” “I don’t mean they died,” corrected Slim. “Huh?” “They just call ’em … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Astronauts, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Micro Fiction, Microfiction, Short Fiction, Space Cowboys
24 Comments
The Best Date Ever
Laila was smart and gentle, and more sexy than she realized. Joshua pursued her for months, trying to get her out on a date. Her refusals were never harsh, rather they were subtly encouraging. She loved leading a merry chase. … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged First Date, Fishing Pier, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Sea Monsters, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction
16 Comments
The Genius
Nils Sweeney donned his pop-artist uniform of beret and scarf, and smiled into the mirror. At last his genius was getting attention. He looked forward to meeting his new patron at The Bavarian House. The club was so exclusive no … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Famous People, Flash Fiction, Funny, Genius, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Time and Space
16 Comments
Nice Going, Dummy
WoodEar found Chief Rocket Scientist Watters and said, “We Faeries can gift Humanity with interstellar travel.” Watters scoffed, “Faeries don’t exist.” WoodEar showed his pointed ears. “Nice surgery.” WoodEar showed a picture of the first faerie spaceship. “Nice photoshop work.” … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Faerie, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Missed Opportunity, Science Fiction, Scientitst, Short Fiction, Spaceship, Urban Fantasy
9 Comments
No Problems
Roland desperately wanted to buy Gavin’s ranch. As he sat on Gavin’s porch eating steaks, he tried to convince the man once more. Roland took another bite of ribeye as crowds of Gavin’s peacocks stared intensely at them from the … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Mutation, Peacocks, Ranch, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story
21 Comments
The Best Day
Warren leaned on his cane as he brought his teen-aged daughter to the spot. “It was the best day of my life.” He smiled wistfully. “What happened?” said Evette. Warren pointed to the street drain. “I dropped my paycheck down … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Love at First Sight, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Spaceship
44 Comments
A Poor Choice Of Words
“I can’t believe you told the Butcher’s Union that,” shuddered re-election director Fitzgerald. Councilman Winton sighed. “I only said they’ll get their pound of flesh.” Outside, hundreds of butchers sharpened their knives. Fitzgerald winced. “I think they want more than … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Butchers, Campaign Promises, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Micro Fiction, Microfiction, Short Fiction, Union
23 Comments
Modern Life
The DC-3 cargo/passenger plane wasn’t that unusual. Some still flew even in 2015, long after the first one took off in 1935. It’s sudden arrival over the airport was a surprise, but what shocked onlookers was its arrival from a … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged DC-3, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Modern Life, Prescription Drugs, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Time Travel
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