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Veggie Tray

Veggie Tray

Veggie Tray She said she was making chili for the party. Other people, she thought, might bring pizza or wings. She said there might also be cupcakes or cookies and chips. Though I already knew, still, I asked out of politeness, what she wanted me to bring to her party. She asked, “How about a […]

Freedom to Escape

Freedom to Escape

Freedom to Escape The warden paid a visit to Prisoner 1023388. She looked ill, but comfortable, behind the bars in her striped prison uniform. “You’ve been confined a long time,” the warden told her. “But I’ve got some good news.” From inside her cage, the prisoner replied, “Am I getting out? Finally?” “Do you know […]

Safe

Safe

Safe I hadn’t seen the old man since before Christmas. He turned 81 a few days after Christmas. A few weeks after Christmas, I picked him up to take him out for a belated birthday and Christmas meal and give him his birthday and Christmas gifts. I gave him a used karaoke machine I got […]

Biggie Bag

Biggie Bag

Biggie Bag My buddy called. He asked if I was going to the bar to watch football. I said I was. He told me how he lost his ass at the track the day before. He said he was broke. He asked if he could borrow $200 so he could sit at the bar and […]

Separate Checks

Separate Checks

Separate Checks My father was buried at 12:30 p.m. It was then 4 p.m. I am my father’s only child. For all intents and purposes, he was my only parent. Of course, I have a mother. But she’s never been a mother. From her, I have a half-sister. From my half-sister, I have a nephew. […]

Category: fables

Freedom to Escape
fables, stories

Freedom to Escape

Freedom to Escape The warden paid a visit to Prisoner 1023388. She looked ill, but comfortable, behind the bars in … Continue reading Freedom to Escape

Little Golden Books
fables, stories

Little Golden Books

Little Golden Books I grew up on Little Golden Books. I was raised on Little Golden Books. I was a … Continue reading Little Golden Books

Oscar
fables, stories

Oscar

Oscar His master opened the door. His master told Oscar to go outside to take a shit. Oscar trotted outside, … Continue reading Oscar

The Mudhole
fables, stories

The Mudhole

To get to the other side, he had to pass through the mudhole. He could clearly tell things on the … Continue reading The Mudhole

Underdogs
fables, stories

Underdogs

Underdogs Every week Sal bets 25 bucks on the whole card of underdogs. On an average night, if there’s 5 … Continue reading Underdogs

The Peach Tree
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The Peach Tree

The Peach Tree She felt there was nothing better than ripe, succulent peaches in the summertime. She talked for years … Continue reading The Peach Tree

A Good Pitcher
fables, stories

A Good Pitcher

A Good Pitcher He was a good pitcher. A good reliever. He had all the pitches. Good slider. Good fastball. … Continue reading A Good Pitcher

The Weather
fables, stories

The Weather

The Weather I wake and turn on the weather to know how my day’s going to go. I watch the … Continue reading The Weather

Dear Husband
dialogues, fables, stories

Dear Husband

Dear Husband Lilith turned out the lamp. The light sighed out, then her husband followed. Lilith understood his quiet plea. … Continue reading Dear Husband

Bad Luck
fables, stories

Bad Luck

Bad Luck My uncle always preached if you wanna be healthy then don’t drink or smoke. My uncle never drank … Continue reading Bad Luck

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