Cooked Rook
Cooked Rook The embers were almost dead. The pot and the stew and the husband and wife were still warm. … Continue reading Cooked Rook
Category: stories
The Birthday Cake
The Birthday Cake “I was thinking about baking you a cake for your birthday,” Ellen said. “From scratch.” “That’ll be … Continue reading The Birthday Cake
In the Numbers
In the Numbers Her luck with men – many men – had been horrible. Her sister advised her maybe it … Continue reading In the Numbers
Coloring Book
Coloring Book The girl received a 152 count of crayons and a giant drawing pad for her birthday. Days later, … Continue reading Coloring Book
The Interview
The Interview “Michael didn’t tell you about the dress code?” Saint Peter asked. “No,” Joe said. The saint pulled out … Continue reading The Interview
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
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 Polymath
The Polymath Eighteen years ago, the polymath performed exceptionally on his college entrance exam. And a few years after that, … Continue reading The Polymath
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
Art of the Work
Art of the Work In professional wrestling, kayfabe /ˈkeɪfeɪb/ (also called work or worked), as a noun, is the portrayal of staged … Continue reading Art of the Work
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