The Gamble
The Gamble Fitzi went all in on four Queens/8 high. Jimmy beat him with a straight flush of hearts. He … Continue reading The Gamble
Category: fictional stories
Lottery Ticket
Lottery Ticket It was all over the news: Unclaimed Lottery Ticket Worth 44 Million Set to Expire Soon. The posts … Continue reading Lottery Ticket
Ants
Ants I got a friend. He’s homebound. Can’t drive. Can barely walk. He called me one day with a problem. … Continue reading Ants
Bathrooms
Bathrooms It feels like I’ve been in this place for eternity. Yet, all I know of this place is its … Continue reading Bathrooms
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
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
Satan’s Existential Crisis
Satan’s Existential Crisis Svelte and slim, Satan slouched on his throne. His horns and hooves were exquisitely trimmed in a … Continue reading Satan’s Existential Crisis
Mother’s Return
Mother’s Return Night after night, I prayed for my mother’s return. Then, one night, in a dream, she was finally … Continue reading Mother’s Return
The Celebration
The Celebration Her father kept asking what she’d done for her fiftieth birthday. Finally she told him, “Nothing special.” Her … Continue reading The Celebration
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