Superstition
Short Story My wristwatch was stuck at half past two, even though the morning sun indicated otherwise. Most people would get a battery, reset the time and move on with their day. But...
Tagged: new fiction
Jopp’s Folly – Part One
Sci Fi Stories “Hit the skids, ya drunk!” Jopp jumped back just in time to avoid the flailing body being hurled into the street. The body landed with a splash in a muddy puddle....
My Grandpa Killed Hitler, Part Three – John Pelham vs. Der Führer
Part Three: John Pelham vs. Der Führer With his training and ROTC experience, John Pelham was one of the highest-ranking officials in that Rocky Mountain Mule Unit. But with the reign of terror brought...
The Dream – Part One
She opened her eyes and breathed slowly. That damn dream. A few short steps to the kitchen, and button pressed and coffee began to leak into the percolator. Sunlight slowly came through the window...
The Baker, The Butcher and The Brewer, Part Three – The Butcher 5
Serial Novel The father and husband who traditionally must be the last line of defense wasn’t. Instead of lending a warm hand and some of his time he saw the situation as an opportunity...
The Red Butterfly, Part Six – Love in the Time of War
Short Story We walked through the dark streets of Lavapiés, past shuttered Indian, Chinese, and Arabic shops selling trinkets and mysterious packaged goods. The streets were empty except for young North African men who...
Rich Man, Poor Man – Part Three
Short Story Anxious to find the answer he was seeking, the student approached the giggling party and beseeched the gentleman sitting in the center. “Sir, I must know, are you a rich man?” The...
Animal Dilemmas – Hippo Elephant
Short Story The flock of elephants, led by the giant male, kept along the greenest patches of vegetation they could find. But it was harder to find moist leafs. It hadn’t rained in weeks...
An Immortal’s Suicide
Short Story He watched, agitated, as they died around him. Family after family, loved one after loved one, it didn’t matter. They would grow old, get sick. Always the same. Always by himself at...
Meat and Veggies
Short Story I’ve been going to Taste of Texas with my grandparents since I was a kid. They’re friends with the owners so we can get a table anytime. It’s one of my...
