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Tag Archives: short story
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
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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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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
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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
I’d Rather Field Than Fly
We were watching the Yankees game. During a commercial break, there was a commercial for the latest mega budget superhero flick opening in theaters soon. That was when The Devil put down the Sunday paper and asked, “If you had … Continue reading
There Are No Cats In Hell
“I see you have taken another step towards officially becoming a Crazy Cat Man,” The Devil quipped as he leaned against the doorway the led into my living room. As always, he was well dressed in an impeccably tailored suit, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged cats, Humor, life in hell, Modern Philosopher, pet adoption, Pets, sarcasm, satire, short story, The Devil
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