A collection of coffee break-sized fiction

  • Done, Not Perfect

    This short story was written in response to Fandango’s One Word Challenge.  Today’s word is: Adorned… Doreen looked at the stack of framed photographs and the dusty ‘new’ shelf propped up against the wall.  “When are you going to put… Continue reading

  • Messy Dog!

    This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Laughing Along With a Limerick” challenge, citing the word ‘Task’ is used… This is what I came up with today: I’m sorry and hate to bug But your dog has… Continue reading

  • Pain Is the Job

    Dennis Crawford’s knees were close to buckling from under him when he was led into the room by Martin Gutierrez and caught his first glimpse of Rick O’Shea. The lump in his throat felt like a fist was stuck. He… Continue reading

  • The Fair-Weather Walrus

    This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Can You Tell A Story In… 32 words” challenge, citing three words which need to be included as part of the task: Jungle, Risotto and Walrus. Being something of a… Continue reading

  • Time for a Crafty Cigarette

    This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s prompt word of the week. This week’s word is: Crafty… “Comin’ out for a crafty cig?” Dale asked, pausing the game.  “Whoa! I was about to land the finisher on that… Continue reading

  • Snack Time!

    This limerick was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Laughing Along With a Limerick” challenge, citing the word ‘Chew’ is used… Here’s what I came up with: An alien gathered a few Humans of which to chew It gave one… Continue reading

  • It Begins With a Seed

    This short story was written in response to Fandango’s One Word Challenge. Today’s word is: Seed… Billy Grimes sat in a waiting room alongside his fiancée, Jenny, hand resting on hers, while thinking about the appointment with the therapist he’d just… Continue reading

  • I Need a Hit!

    Dev clawed at the door handle with his left hand while grasping the hammer in his right. Celeste grabbed his arm before he pulled the door open.  “Don’t do it!” She said, “You told me to stop you if it… Continue reading

  • Chewing the Cud

    This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Can You Tell A Story In… 60 words” challenge, citing six words which need to be included as part of the story: Cow, Sarong, Grapefruit, Hobby, Wheelbarrow and Alphabet. Enid… Continue reading

  • A Bridge Too Far

    This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s prompt word of the week. This week’s word is: Bridge… When Esther suggested the word ‘Bridge’ for this challenge, naturally, I thought about trolls. That’s a logical step, right? Anyway, it… Continue reading

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