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Tag Archives: flash fiction
Sticks and Stones
Holly took in a deep breath of fresh air and smiled. “I love football weather!” she exclaimed and then took a sip of her coffee. It was a gorgeous Sunday morning along the river in Maine. The weather people would … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, New York, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, Yankees
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The Vanishing Corpse, Part 19
They were all flabbergasted by Bruno’s revelation. A silence came over the booth as they digested what he had just told them. “What do you mean he knew he was dying?” Wally finally broke the silence. Bruno smiled smugly and … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged crime, Detective Bruno, flash fiction, Modern Philosopher, murder, mystery, serial, short story
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Where Has The Eagle Landed?
“That was awesome!” Aaron gushed as he sat down on their usual bench with the amazing view of the Penobscot River. “Agreed,” Holly concurred as she took her seat on her end of the bench. “I just wish I could’ve … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, eagles, flash fiction, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, nature, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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The Vanishing Corpse, Part 18
Maggie McGee’s was always packed after dinner, but Bruno had used his pull with the owner to secure a booth in the back corner of the establishment. He sat across from Wally and ADA Ambrose. There was a half full … Continue reading
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Tagged crime, Detective Bruno, flash fiction, Modern Philosopher, murder, mystery, serial, short story, Thriller
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Vacating Reality
It was an overcast Sunday morning along the Penobscot River. For the first time in what seemed like an eternity, the temperature had dipped below 60 degrees. Holly reacted to this temperature change by wearing a wind breaker and ordering … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, summer vacation
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The Vanishing Corpse, Part 17
The Real Estate Offices of Miles Fitzpatrick were located in the tallest glass building on the other side of the river. Most residents thought of that side of the river as the good part of the city. Detective Bruno did … Continue reading
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Tagged crime, Detective Bruno, flash fiction, Modern Philosopher, murder, mystery, serial, short story
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It’s Hard To Die With The Sixth Sense
“I have a new movie mash-up to share!” Aaron declared with all the pomp and circumstance worthy of such important news. Holly clapped enthusiastically, and eventually rose to make it a standing ovation. She loved Aaron’s movie mash-ups. Her best … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, Bruce Willis, Die Hard, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, movies, Sarcasm, satire, short story, The Sixth Sense
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The Mayor of Crazy Town
“You know how I’m always saying I should run for office?” Aaron broke the silence with quite the conversation starter. “Yes, I do,” Holly replied with a smile, “because every time you say it, I reply by stating that it … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, conspiracy theories, flash fiction, heat wave, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Politics, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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The Vanishing Corpse, Part 15
Bruno’s face lit up, and he took in a deep breath of fresh air, as he led Wally down the path that led to the river walk. “What are we doing here?” Wally asked in confusion. “You got something against … Continue reading
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Tagged crime, Detective Bruno, flash fiction, Modern Philosopher, murder, mystery, serial, short story
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The Great Unwashed
“You will never believe what happened to me yesterday!” Aaron announced pretty much the moment they sat down on their bench that overlooked the Penobscot River. “Do tell!” Holly insisted since she was always up for story time. “Yesterday was … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
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