Handicap
Handicap Thales never rises from his wheelchair except to eat, occasionally bathe, excrete or sleep. To rise for any other … Continue reading Handicap
Category: stories
Britches
Britches Freida sobbed because her dog Britches had died and now she was all alone. And she wept because she … Continue reading Britches
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
Waiting to Become Superman
Waiting to Become Superman “What are you doing?” I bellowed into the mouse hole. The pipsqueak voice returned, “Waiting to … Continue reading Waiting to Become Superman
Schopenhauer’s Portrait
Schopenhauer’s Portrait His room was dank and bare. It stunk unbearably. I imagined there was rotting waste somewhere, but, it … Continue reading Schopenhauer’s Portrait
The Remote Control
The Remote Control Brian’s dad told him to get up and change the channel. The Sunday morning sermon show had … Continue reading The Remote Control
Jobless Jesus
Jobless Jesus He’d turned 35. I noticed the grey in his chin and temples was making a faint appearance as … Continue reading Jobless Jesus
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
