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Merry Christmas From The Brunoverse
Merry Christmas, Modern Philosophers! Christmas has thrown a monkey wrench into my writing schedule, but I wanted to take a few moments on Christmas morning to send you all warm, holiday wishes. You might have noticed that Aaron and Holly … Continue reading
The Blackout Before Christmas
Twas the day before Christmas, Santa comes in one day, And the best friends were meeting, Instead of on Sunday… “What happened last night is all the proof I need that Santa Claus exists,” Aaron declared before chugging half of … Continue reading
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Tagged blackout, Christmas, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Santa Claus, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Oh By Gosh By Golly
“I have a fun suggestion for the holiday season, but I need you to keep an open mind,” Holly instructed. It was the Sunday before Christmas. It had been snowing one and off since Friday afternoon, so the best friends … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, Christmas, flash fiction, Humor, Mistletoe and Holly, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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Bad Bestie
“Thanks again for coming over last night to watch Bad Santa.” The huge smile on Aaron’s face proved that his words were sincere. It was two Sundays before Christmas, and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench along … Continue reading
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Tagged Bad Santa, best friends, Christmas, Christmas Movies, fiction, Humor, Love Actually, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire
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Does Santa’s Sleigh Have A Weight Limit?
“I’ve set the radio at work to the station that plays non-stop Christmas songs,” Aaron revealed after taking a sip of his Snapple. “I’ve got to tell you…not all of them are classics.” It was the first Sunday of December … Continue reading
Bedside Manner
“This is not at all how I pictured my Christmas going,” Aaron admitted from under the covers on his side of the bed. It was Sunday morning, the day after Christmas, and he was still tucked in when he should … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, Christmas, fiction, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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The Vanishing Santa, Part 12
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving was also the day before Frankie Napkins’ birthday. It also became something else thanks to some creative thinking by Detective Bruno, who was truly torn about his decision and what might happen as a result. “So … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, crime, Detective Bruno, fiction, friendship, Humor, Modern Philosopher, mystery, organized crime, short story
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The Vanishing Santa, Part 11
Wally wasn’t sure how they ended up at the chessboards down along the river walk. Bruno had a tendency to just drive when he was deep in thought, and the path was somewhere between The Scorpion Pit and he police … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, crime, Detective Bruno, fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, mystery, organized crime, short story, writing
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The Vanishing Santa, Part 10
They drove in silence, which would normally have been perfectly fine with Bruno, but not today. “Out with it, Kid,” he demanded as his eyes remained focused on the road. Wally stared dreamily out the window like he was suddenly … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, crime, Detective Bruno, fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, murder, mystery, serial, short story
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The Vanishing Santa, Part 9
“I don’t care or nothing, but it really seems like you and ADA Ambrose are doing well,” Bruno stunned Wally by starting the conversation once they were back in the car. Wally glanced over at him from the passenger seat … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, crime, Detective Bruno, Die Hard, Humor, Modern Philosopher, mystery, organied crime, serial, short story
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