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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. […]

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The Degerates
fictional stories, literary fiction, stories

The Degerates

The Degenerates Denny folded. He hadn’t won a single hand all night and now he was broke. “Another game?” Randal … Continue reading The Degerates

Abuse of Language
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Abuse of Language

Abuse of Language “They were filthy, unlawful rioters,” he said. “But you weren’t?” “No,” he said. “Ours wasn’t a riot. … Continue reading Abuse of Language

The Blessing of Bullshit
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The Blessing of Bullshit

The Blessing of Bullshit My grandparents had a negro lawn jockey they named Timmy. Timmy had bright red pants and … Continue reading The Blessing of Bullshit

Heart of Gold
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Heart of Gold

Heart of Gold He rolled up on the hooker. In a model’s pose, her yellow leathers gleamed in the shower … Continue reading Heart of Gold

Other People’s Music
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Other People’s Music

Other People’s Music We stepped into the tavern. I was far from a regular but I’d been there before. The … Continue reading Other People’s Music

Darger’s Agent
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Darger’s Agent

The agent was deep into his pitch. It wasn’t going well. He desperately needed a close. “I can sell it … Continue reading Darger’s Agent

The Pittsburgh Fan
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The Pittsburgh Fan

The Pittsburgh Fan He’d driven them nearly 300 miles to watch his beloved, hometown team play. It was a disappointing, … Continue reading The Pittsburgh Fan

Putt-Putt World
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Putt-Putt World

Putt-Putt World My uncle owned and operated a putt-putt golf course about a mile from my house. My uncle was … Continue reading Putt-Putt World

Everybody Deserves to Feel Sexy
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Everybody Deserves to Feel Sexy

Everybody Deserves to Feel Sexy It was late in our shift. The work was winding down. Everybody had gone on … Continue reading Everybody Deserves to Feel Sexy

Marshmallow Experiment
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Marshmallow Experiment

Marshmallow Experiment The twenty minutes expired. The experimenter stepped into the room. Little Lizzie was still there, sitting at the … Continue reading Marshmallow Experiment

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