Britches
Britches Freida sobbed because her dog Britches had died and now she was all alone. And she wept because she … Continue reading Britches
Category: fables
Zen Goldfish
Zen Goldfish I reached in the glass bowl and caught the goldfish. It hardly squirmed in my fist as I … Continue reading Zen Goldfish
Solitary Life of a Writer
Solitary Life of a Writer The writer said despondently, “It’s a solitary life, being a writer.” The other man, never … Continue reading Solitary Life of a Writer
The Proposal
The Proposal The suitor begged, “I offer myself to you as a blank slate – as raw clay – for … Continue reading The Proposal
Cowards & Con-Men
Cowards & Con-Men “There’s only two kinds of jobs here,” the boss said. “Okay,” Murphy said. “There’s only two kinds … Continue reading Cowards & Con-Men
Mother Bear
Mother Bear The mother bear napped in her den, leaving her three cubs to roam and explore the forest on … Continue reading Mother Bear
The Emancipation of Eve
The Emancipation of Eve The serpent appeared before Adam. “You are a lonely man,” the serpent said. “A sad and … Continue reading The Emancipation of Eve
Biff’s Football
Biff’s Football Biff was the only kid in the neighborhood that had a football. Between all the other kids there … Continue reading Biff’s Football
A Life of Suffering
A Life of Suffering The walls of his apartment are filled with photos of horror, agony and suffering. Framed and … Continue reading A Life of Suffering
Blank
Blank The painter pulled, and the cloth fell to reveal the blank, white canvas underneath. It was his latest masterpiece. … Continue reading Blank
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