Tag Archives: Homeless

Necessary Things

Posted on September 16, 2020 by EagleAye

Randy sat beside a blanket with assorted objects he hoped to sell. The small business supported him pretty well through his homelessness. He’d been drug-free for five years, but now he wondered if those years eating magic mushrooms was coming … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Aliens, Flash Fiction, Funny, Homeless, Humor, Magic Mushrooms, Science Fiction, Shape Shifters, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction | 15 Comments

Magic Boots

Posted on May 16, 2018 by EagleAye

Norton’s clothes were dusty and worn out. He was tired. He took his boots off and dipped his feet in the creek to cool off. Old Sheriff Tillerson didn’t abide no hobos. “Those boots look wore out,” he said. “Yeah, … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Hobo, Homeless, Humor, Magic, Sheriff, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Urban Fantasy | 45 Comments

The Experiment

Posted on March 25, 2018 by EagleAye

The creatures that Brent saw in the alley were undoubtedly alien. He cautiously peered around the cardboard box that was his home. They looked like clothed bunnies with enormous antennas. One of them stepped forward. “I am Fureet, a scientist … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Aliens, Experiment, Flash Fiction, Funny, Homeless, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Sociology, Speculative Fiction | 13 Comments

Just a Little Sip – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on January 19, 2014 by EagleAye

Written for Sunday Photo Fiction. A story, about a strange happening that changes a man, begins after the photo. Genre: Urban Fantasy Just a Little Sip “Ah, another fine day in Dover,” said Octavio, the knight. “What’s fine about it? … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Homeless, Knight, Self Help, Short Fiction, Short Story, Stained Glass Window, The Holy Grail, Urban Fantasy | 16 Comments

A Bunch of Newtons – Trifecta

Posted on July 9, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for Trifecta: Week Eighty-Five. Story begins after the image. A Bunch of Newtons Akari had seen things all her life. Shadows and hints of shape that no one else saw. She learned early on not to tell anyone about … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alien Device, Flash Fiction, Funny, Homeless, Humor, Invisible Friend, mugging, Newton, Satire, Science Fiction, Seeing Things, Short Fiction, Short Story, Walking alone at night | 12 Comments

Crimefighter: The Quest For Pizza

Posted on June 28, 2013 by EagleAye

This is a character I created for a writing challenge. I had so much fun with him, I wanted to write more. So here it is. Story begins after the image. Genre: Horror/Humor Crimefighter: The Quest For Pizza Day 582 … Continue reading →