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Tag Archives: flash fiction
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
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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
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
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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
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This Is The Way We Do Halloween
“Any special plans for Halloween?” Holly asked. It was the Sunday before Halloween, and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench next to the river. Since it was Maine, there was a sinister, yet fun vibe in the … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged flash fiction, Halloween, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, The Mandalorian
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Will Vote For Donuts
“I did something yesterday that required me to wander outside my comfort zone, be social, and come out of my candy coated introvert’s shell,” Aaron boasted with a sly smile. It was Sunday in Maine, eight days before Halloween, and … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, Election Day, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story
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The Undisputed Champions of Texas, Part 36
Maggie was curled up on her couch in an oversized Yankees sweatshirt that had seen better days. The color was faded, several of the letters had peeled away, and the famous logo was missing part of the “Y”. The item … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged crime, detective, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, mystery, Sarcasm, satire, serial, short story
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