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What A Clown. Honorable Mention in Mismatch Challenge.
I heard of the jokester in town. My staff was afraid to share the tales, for they knew the stories infuriated me and punishment was my expertise. I inflicted many types, and excelled at using sharp objects and heated “instruments.”
By Andrea Corwin about a month ago in Fiction
Off the Book
It ended like every other stupid idea. Badly, and alone. I’m researching digital confession ethics, he said. A tech ethicist. He gestured at floating data I couldn’t see then pulled out a physical notebook. Actual paper, fountain pen. He held it up like he was showing me scripture.
By Nicky Franklyabout a month ago in Fiction
Reflection
"Hey. Yeah, I know, it has been a while. I've been busy with work, per usual. I’m at that new place. The lattes here are okay, but they steam it too hot and it makes the foam sink, y’know? Five dollars, my ass.”
By Raistlin Allenabout a month ago in Fiction
Give You - Give Me
The Giving Hour I woke up ready, but went to sleep unprepared. I had no idea what the day would bring, in fact the day had started whacky. I had one sock on, my hair was a mess, and I had a cup on the coffee table.
By Charelle Landersabout a month ago in Fiction
Once Upon a Crime
The courtroom is a stiff, municipal box. The kind of place where people argue about fences and parking violations. The witch sits at the defense table, hands folded, expression neutral.
By Kristen Keenon Fisherabout a month ago in Fiction
Serenity of the Mundane. Content Warning.
The familiar wave of calm washes over me as soon as I walk in the door. Leaning on the door frame, I exhale deeply, flushing out the busyness of the outside world.
By Cristal S.about a month ago in Fiction
Bane
My name is Commander Bane with the Metro Police Force. Thank you for coming in. Please take a seat. Okay … Commander Bane. Can you tell me why I’m here?
By Sonia Heidi Unruhabout a month ago in Fiction
Etched
"I really don't get why you insist on going to the graveyard every single day of your life. You aren't even Catholic, and it's not even November if you were! Geez, give it a break, will you? Let her rest in peace, ok?"
By Shirley Belkabout a month ago in Fiction
TUS NUA - ch 49
TUS NUA – ch 49 New Beginnings – Mia and Midnight (*)(*)(*) As Mia spoke on the phone to Ali’s sister, Ellen, Finola slipped quietly away and walked to the stream behind Tus Nua. Carefully, she put a block on her family so no one could know what she was about to do.
By Margaret Brennanabout a month ago in Fiction
Wait.... Honorable Mention in Nothing But Voices Challenge. Content Warning.
"Wait..." "Wait for what?" "This was never how I wanted things to go." "Oh, I'm sure, you probably would've preferred I never started questioning things."
By Monica Carneiroabout a month ago in Fiction
Silenced. Content Warning.
"I don't like this." "Shhh, it's no big deal." "But his hand…" "It's just your thigh, no big deal." "But it's right where my swimsuit ends."
By A. J. Schoenfeldabout a month ago in Fiction
“We’re Just Gym Teachers”
”Let’s bring our coffee and sit over here.” ”Yeah, no one will miss me at my table.” ”Mine either. It’s not that I mind really. It’s just the way they talk together as if I’m not even there.”
By Rulam Dayabout a month ago in Fiction