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Tag Archives: flash fiction
Aaron Shovel Arms
“Why do you keep rubbing your arm?” Holly asked between sips of her coffee. “Did you pitch another complete game last night?” It was the final Sunday of January, which meant it was not baseball season, but that only made … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcam, satire, short story, snow removal
9 Comments
Writing Up A Blizzard
“Are you prepared for the big storm?” Holly asked before taking a sip of her coffee. It was Sunday, a large snowstorm was barreling towards them, but the best friends were calmly seated on their favorite bench next to the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Snow Day
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A Person of Higher Interest
“I went to the bank yesterday…” Aaron started to tell his story. It was Sunday and a snowstorm was due to arrive later in the day. While the best friends sat on their favorite bench next to the river, ominous … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged banking, best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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The Resolute Bench
“Happy New Year!” Holly declared as he plopped down on the bench next to Aaron and immediately chugged half of her coffee. It was New Year’s Day and the best friend were seated on their favorite bench next to the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, New Year's Day, New Year's Resolutions, 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
Posted in Christmas, Humor
Tagged best friends, Christmas, flash fiction, Humor, Mistletoe and Holly, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
10 Comments
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
Now You Know Too Much
“Do you think it’s possible to be too intelligent?” Aaron asked before he took a long sip of his Snapple. It was the Sunday after Thanksgiving and the best friends were still digesting leftovers as they sat on their favorite … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, detectives, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, writing
9 Comments
Introverted Pilgrim Shenanigans
“Why must you be so stubborn?” Holly asked in frustration. “Why won’t you just come to Thanksgiving dinner at my parents’?” It was the Sunday before Thanksgiving and the best friends were engaged in a heated discussion while seated on … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged flash fiction, Humor, introverts, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Thanksgiving
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The Unexplored Julia Stiles Timeline
“I watched 10 Things I Hate About You last night,” Aaron threw out there as a conversation starter before he took a long sip of his Snapple. “Oh,” Holly remarked. “Were you craving a little Shakespeare, but didn’t feel like … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged flash fiction, Hollywood, Humor, Julia Stiles, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, screenwriting, short story, writing
10 Comments
Tell Me One Nice Thing About You
“Do you want to know why I am so looking forward to Wednesday?” Aaron asked before he took a huge gulp of his Snapple. It was the Sunday before Election Day, and the best friends were seated on their favorite … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, campaign ads, Election Day, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story
11 Comments