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Tag Archives: fiction
Which Fictional Character Would You Marry?
I love me some fiction, Modern Philosophers. Sure, the truth might be stranger in some instances, but fiction is exponentially more entertaining pretty much all the time. My marriage was definitely one of those circumstances when truth outdid fiction in … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged Books, fiction, Humor, Marriage, Modern Philosopher, movies, Rey, sarcasm, satire, Star Wars, television
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Hollywood Confirmed As Ring Of Hell
“I really enjoyed your column on The Good Men Project this week about the time you met Dr. Dre,” The Devil complimented me as he handed me a Snapple. “I’ve never actually met the man. Is he as cool as … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged .33 Reverse Gunther, Dr Dre, fiction, hell, Hollywood, Humor, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, screenwriting, short story, The Devil
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Oh Hell…It’s Overtime
“I’m so sorry you had to wait,” I said pleadingly to The Devil as I scampered into the living room with the foot long sandwiches from Subway I’d bought for lunch as a peace offering. I wasn’t exactly a big … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged fiction, hell, Humor, Modern Philosopher, overtime, sarcasm, satire, short story, subway, The Devil, work
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It’s Always Monday In Hell
“Something seems a little off today,” The Devil announced as he reached for another Snapple from the cooler. “Maybe it’s because you wore a purple suit and look like The Joker,” I quipped as I took a bite of my … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged fiction, hell, Humor, Mad Men, Memorial Day, Modern Philosopher, Monday, sarcasm, satire, short story, The Devil
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To Hell With Mowing The Lawn
“I think mankind has made a ridiculous waste of free will,” The Devil declared as he handed me a Snapple from the cooler and then took one for himself. We were sitting on the front porch of The House on … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged fiction, free will, hell, Humor, life, Modern Philosopher, mowing the lawn, sarcasm, satire, short story, The Devil
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Where In Hell Do You Work?
It was a gorgeous Spring Sunday, so they decided to sit out on the front porch of The House on the Hill and soak up some rays. Austin wore his usual toga and a beat up pair of sunglasses that … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged back to work, fiction, hell, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, short story, The Devil, vacation
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Snow Miser Is A Hell Of A Jerk
I was so lost in my writing that I hadn’t even noticed that The Devil had entered the room until he thrust an envelope between my eyes and the laptop’s screen. “What’s this?” I asked when I finally focused my … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor, Writing
Tagged exercise, fiction, health, Humor, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, short story, Snow Miser, Spring, The Devil
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The Drowning Man
His desperate screams for help echoed for miles in every direction, as he flailed wildly to keep his head above water. The fact that he was out in the middle of nowhere, where his pleas might not reach another human … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged desperation, drowning, fiction, giving up, life, loneliness, Love, Modern Philosopher, panic attacks, Relationships, short story
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A Fishbowl Of Confetti, Confusion, And Greed
“I don’t know why you ever left New York,” The Devil declared as he strode across the living room with a large tray of his famous Hellfire Wings in tow. “I spent New Year’s Eve there, and if not for … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy, Politics, Writing
Tagged fiction, hell, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New Year's Eve, Politics, sarcasm, satire, short story, The Devil, Times Square
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New Year’s Resolutions Are Hell
“Thanks again for your help today,” I said with a wink as I slapped my guest on the leg. The Devil looked up from the Sunday paper and raised an eyebrow. “I have no idea what you mean.” The Devilish … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged fiction, Football, Humor, Jets, Modern Philosopher, New Year's Day, New Year's Resolutions, sarcasm, satire, short story, The Devil
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