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Tag Archives: short story
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
10 Comments
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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Don’t Disturb The Writer!
I can always tell when The Devil is staring. It is a sensation one does not soon forget, and it is also annoying as Hell. “Did you need something?” I asked without looking up from my laptop. I was out … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged don't disturb the writer, Humor, Modern Philosopher, NYU, sarcasm, satire, short story, Sundays With Satan Short Story Series, The Devil, TV pilot, writing
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No Collusion
The Devil put down the Sunday paper, straightened his tie, and cleared his throat. As always, he was well dressed in an impeccably tailored suit. At the moment, he also wore an extremely serious expression on his handsome face. “There’s … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Politics
Tagged Donald Trump, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Mueller investigation, Politics, Putin, Russian Collusion, sarcasm, satire, short story, The Devil
4 Comments
Judge And Executioner
“Happy Sunday!” The Devil declared excitedly as he entered the living room of The House on the Hill. “I brought Snapple.” To prove his point, Lucifer held up the case of Snapple. As always, he was well dressed in an … Continue reading
