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Tag Archives: short story
Character Actors
Since I live alone, I’m always scared half to death whenever a voice addresses me at a time when I should be the only one at The House on the Hill. “I was wondering if you had a second to … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, NYU, sarcasm, satire, short story, TV series, writing
5 Comments
The Good Tipper
“This was a nice surprise,” Nikki beamed as she sat down at the table by the window and blew on her coffee. Nikki was very attractive. When she smiled, her green eyes sparkled like emeralds, and the freckles on her … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged coffee, flash fiction, friends, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, short story, writing
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In Your Hellish Eyes
I wasn’t feeling very good this morning, Modern Philosophers. There was an incident of gastric distress last night, and you’re better off not hearing the details. Just believe me when I tell you that I was still struggling this morning, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged flash fiction, Humor, John Cusack, Modern Philiospher, sarcasm, satire, Say Anything, short story, Sundays With Satan Short Story Series, The Devil
2 Comments
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
16 Comments
All I Want For Christmas Is…
Jack did not like going to the mall, but he especially didn’t like bring there after hours when the parking lot was empty and pitch black. He walked as quickly as he could to get to the delivery entrance of … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Dating, Humor
Tagged Christmas, Christmas Wish, dating, Department Store Santas, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Santa Claus, sarcasm, satire, short story
23 Comments
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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