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Tag Archives: short story
The Windows To My Bankruptcy
“You look angry,” Holly pointed out as she watched Aaron sip his Snapple. “I can see it in your eyes, and the eyes are the windows to the soul.” She smiled. He did not. It was a beautiful day along … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, home improvements, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, short story, windows
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What Do Ducks Think?
Martha and Mildred were octogenarians and lifelong Mainers, who loved walking along the river whenever the weather allowed. “Look, there’s that cute couple we see every Sunday,” Martha pointed out to her best friend. “They look like they really love … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, Humor, Love, Modern Philosopher, outward appearances, Relationships, sarcasm, satire, short story
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Running A Slight Baby Fever
“Do you want to have kids?” Holly asked nonchalantly from her end of the bench. Aaron, who was sitting on the other end of the same bench, spit out the Snapple that he had just sipped from the bottle. Luckily … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, parenting, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
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Stop The Rockets’ Red Glare
“I thought about you last night,” Holly informed him before taking a sip of her coffee to hide her devious smile. She knew such a comment would irk Aaron, but since he was being a little too quiet for her … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, fireworks, flash fiction, Humor, Memorial Day, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
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Try To See It My Way
It was a beautiful morning in Maine, and perfect weather for an outing along the river walk. It was 70 degrees, there wasn’t a cloud in the sky, and sun was shining brightly. Holly loved this time of year. As … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, dating, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing, Time Travel
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The Ghosts Inside My Brain
Aaron and Holly sat side by side on a bench that looked out onto the river and across to the city where Stephen King lived. It was a gorgeous, sunny morning, and because of the CDC’s recent announcement, neither of … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, conversation, Dreams, flash fiction, Ghosts, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
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The Post-Pandemic Dating Game
It was a beautiful Spring morning in Maine. Aaron and Holly sat on the same bench, mere inches apart, and stared out at the river. It was an amazing shade of blue today, and really warranted their full attention. Neither … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, dating, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
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Show Me That Handsome Face
It was a gorgeous Sunday for a walk along the Penobscot River. The sun was shining, the ducks had returned, and people were out in full force along the path. Aaron sat on his usual bench. Holly, however, did not … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, coronavirus, flash fiction, Humor, masks, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
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Do Not Dream About Me
It was a gorgeous morning along the river, but Holly was clearly distressed. Even with her mask covering half her face, it was evident from her eyes that she was troubled. Aaron sat on his bench across the path, calmly … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, desert island, Dreams, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, short story, social distancing
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Why Does The World Suck So Much Lately?
“Why does the world suck so much lately?” Aaron asked with a heavy sigh from his side of the path along the river. Holly, who was socially distancing on a bench across the path, did a spit take with her … Continue reading →