Tales and Teasers

Flash fiction, book teasers and writing challenges to entertain the heart and mind.

Archive for January, 2012

The Application

“We are so glad you made it back today.” The usher was pumping my hand like he expected to get water. I smiled politely. “What do you want?” I thought the words, but they were never allowed to escape my thoughts. I said, “Thank you. I have been enjoying the services.” He cast his line. [...]

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Lost

I remember enjoying the crisp fall day. I remember a squirrel barking at something from his perch in the tree near the porch. I remember the breeze sending a rain of yellow leaves down on the lawn. That is all that I remember until I woke up in the crate. The dampness of the crate [...]

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