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Story #56 – Five Witches
Five Witches It was almost time. In the center of the dim cave, illuminated only by the fire beneath it and the faintest glimmer of moonlight wafting from the nearby craggy entrance, the ancient cauldron had just begun to steam. … Continue reading
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Story #55 – Koan
“It feels like a dream, doesn’t it? She stared off into the clouds but I knew she wasn’t talking about the clouds. Still I wasn’t sure what to say. I looked at the green river flowing far below our dangling … Continue reading
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Story #53 – The Meteorite
“No more Vacancies!” Jeremiah said without looking up when he heard the bell over the office door jingle dingle. “And I’m closing up for the night.” “But we have a reservation,” came a timid girlish voice. “We made it a … Continue reading
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Story #52 – Woodpecker
Trevor was getting too old to cut down trees. He had done it his whole life, from the time he first picked up an axe his parents had him out in the forest working with his father. When he was … Continue reading
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Story #51 – He spends his time
He spends his time riding the subways, walking from car to car, preaching the Gospel. His black suit soaks through with the spirit, his body on fire with passion for his Lord. Jesus died for your sins! He gave his … Continue reading
Story #50 – An excerpt from “The Ghost Port”
Dear Readers, First of all, thank you for subscribing to my Blog and reading my stories! Every notification I receive that someone has read one of my posts is encouragement and inspiration. I know many of you are writers as … Continue reading
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Story #48 – Carpe Mortis
Dear World, I am empty. Sadness does not even begin to describe the depth– Wait. No. That’s not right. To Whom it may… Nah. Hmmm. If you are reading this note, then you still have time. Yes! That’s great! You … Continue reading
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Story #47 – Jimbo’s Dilemma
Jimbo Jankovich had no idea what was going on. Stepping in Larry Sharpstein’s office was like walking into a time capsule that hadn’t been dug up yet. Nothing in the room spoke of the current era save his cell phone … Continue reading
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Story #46 – She would live.
“GET A JOB!” Joana looked up and watched the man walk away down the block. He didn’t look back. He didn’t have to. His words hung over her like a cloud. The square of his black jacket a dismissing punctuation. … Continue reading
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