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Reverence
June 3rd, 1980 After a hundred lifetimes it never gets old. The waves, tired and peaceful, break along this stretch of shore, resonating in the distance. The soothing melody is harmonic, synching with the calm rhythms of solitude. I've grown to rely on their sanctity to pacify this busy soul, deserving more credit than I remember to give. It balances in the end—they understand my detachment from self, my detachment from this everchanging world...
By Lamar Wiggins2 years ago in Fiction
McMurtry’s Bucket List
McMurtry is tying flies when he first hears the helicopter approaching up the sound. His ears may be sprouting snowy tufts to match what hair peeks out from under his cap, but they’re as keen as they were sixty years ago.
By Matthew Clapham2 years ago in Fiction
For the Love of Caviar
It's Caviar Day today! So I've come up with this short story in its honour of Mikeydred's Truly July challenge. Do read the requirements here!
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Fiction
The Riddle Game
"It's your turn." I swallow hard and hesitantly begin, "What burns without heat, sings without a voice-" She cuts me off, "David, I know what you're doing." Her eyebrow is raised skeptically. It's always the right one, whether it's surprise, humor, or annoyance. I could sketch the curve of that eyebrow with my eyes closed.
By Catsidhe2 years ago in Fiction
Let Us Not Be Boxer
Anya’s grandmother only took her there once. She’d had to claw the way through the bushes, one gnarled hand shoved branches and thorns out of the path, as the other held Anya’s small soft hand. When she looked back, as an elder, Anya wonder how much the journey had hurt her grandmother. Her swollen, knees assaulted by aches, her bare feet must have screamed over the course of the trek.
By Helen Seder2 years ago in Fiction
The Buzz
Leonard and Lewis had a bet, so David had to hear all about it. “She must have done something; must have been pretty bad.”
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Fiction
Men Don't Cry. Content Warning.
"Yellow on the river, Golden in my eyes." "And what is this about?" a low voice growled, slapping a newspaper down on the table.
By Silver Daux2 years ago in Fiction
Exhausted
"Sir, I think we have a problem." "Oh yes? With what?" "With Rachel Deeming, sir." "Remind me - who is she?" "She's a writer, sir. Not famous, sir but she is one of our most prolific."
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
The Vending Machine
This novella is inspired by a 1972 short comedy film The Vending Machine written and directed by John Ewing. Mr.Ewing was a long-time director (40+ years) of the Cinematheque movie theater of the Cleveland Institute of Art.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in Fiction
Forgiveness Is A Heart Cleanser
Ivarie and Devon were shocked when their fourteen-year-old daughter and twelve-year-old son demanded a family meeting as they stepped inside from school. Both sat on the sofa, curiosity lining their faces as they waited for them to take their bags to their room. Ivarie checked her phone to see if anyone from their school had sent her a warning or a message.
By Annelise Lords 2 years ago in Fiction
The Hong Pocket. Runner-up in L*pogram Challenge. Content Warning.
February 3rd, 1968 Hong Ngu The Press back home screams about the Tet attacks. How we’ve lost the hearts of the people. How more war seems hopeless.
By Stephen A. Roddewig2 years ago in Fiction
Watson’s General Store
“Oh, Ricky, I don’t know how you found this place, but it’s perfect. This is going to be the best vacation ever!” “It looks like one of those places you see on a postcard or TV travel ad. I only found out about it while sorting through my grandparents’ attic. They kept so much old junk; I’m surprised the ceiling didn’t cave in from the weight. Promise me we’ll never become hoarders like they were, Deb.”
By Mark Gagnon2 years ago in Fiction