She’s got peas in the pot and I leave the room so don’t have to hear the shrill screams of … More
Category: Short Stories
Friends like These (short story)
“Green is my favorite, then pink, then purple, then blue, and red not at all.” Layla pauses and sucks the … More
Kira’s Sunday Scribbles — Word of the Day Challenge
Welcome to Kira’s weekly inspirational art piece. Let the whole picture tell you a story, or dive into the small … More
It Nags (Flash Fiction)
A splinter protruded, festered and red, right at the tip of Roy’s thumb. He digs at it ruthlessly but it … More
Kira’s Sunday Scribbles — Word of the Day Challenge
Welcome to Kira’s weekly inspirational art piece. Let the whole picture tell you a story, or dive into the small … More
How He Goes (Flash Fiction)
So I roll down the dunes until the sand fills my ears and nose. Now a deaf and sad, mouth … More
Everyone’s Hunting For Peace (Flash Fiction)
Milly and Kay had regrets so great they were kept awake and their guilt this morning only allowed them to … More
An Elf’s Holiday (Flash Fiction)
I was born into this remote commune. Same as every family here. There hasn’t been an interloper for longer than … More
Mary Has News (Flash Fiction)
“I don’t want lemon in my water.” Mary told the waitress for the third time. Chris waved a hand in … More
Knowing Mothers (Flash Fiction)
“When you were younger, you had a nicer temperament. You were a lovely child, Maryanne. I think it’s the hormones … More