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Tag Archives: flash fiction
Body Double
Jack really hated running. In fact, the only thing he hated more than running was going to work, but at the moment, he wished he were at the office. Anything to not be out on the road, sweating like a … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor, Writing
Tagged Fitness, flash fiction, health, Humor, Modern Philosopher, motivation, running, sarcasm, satire, short story
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Banking On A No Interest Pick Up Line
June was just minding her own business, filling out a deposit slip, when the guy approached her. She was an attractive woman, so this was not the first time a stranger had tried to strike up a conversation, but she’d … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Humor, Writing
Tagged banks, dating, flash fiction, humor satire, meet cute, Modern Philosopher, pick up lines, Relationships, sarcasm, short story
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The Devil’s Alaskan Adventure
“Guess who’s back?” The Devil asked excitedly as he strode confidently across the living room. “I brought wings!” As always, he was well dressed in an impeccably tailored suit. In each hand, he held a platter overflowing with his famous … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Politics
Tagged flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Politics, Republicans, sarcasm, satire, short story, Sundays With Satan Short Story Series, The Devil, Trump
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The Divorce Epiphany
Allie awoke with a start, as if suddenly coming to after a horrific nightmare. Although she was in bed, and it was the middle of the night, it was not a bad dream that had roused her from her slumber. … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Love
Tagged break ups, breaking bad news, divorce, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, short story
28 Comments
Has This Soul Been Misfiled?
“Has anyone ever been sent to Hell in error?”I asked as I reached into the cooler for a fresh bottle of Snapple. “I imagine with billions of souls in play, an occasional clerical error must come up like in any … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged flash fiction, heaven, hell, Humor, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, short story, Sundays With Satan Short Story Series, the afterlife, The Devil
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The Devil’s Deep Dish
“You are an absolute bore after you’ve gone on a long run,” The Devil chided from his end of the couch. “You sit there like a bump on a log, with absolutely no energy. Our fans want witty banter, the … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Chicago, deep dish pizza, flash fiction, hell, Humor, Modern Philosopher, sarcasm, satire, short story, Sundays With Satan Short Story Series, The Devil
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