Category Archives: Fiction

The Bumblebee Chronicles

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Fran Hart

On the third day of Abril, Bativa emerged from the hole where she’d wintered, hunger ultimately pushing her past any concerns for late freezes. She navigated through layers of fallen leaves, the damp, rich insulation that protected her while she … Continue reading →

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Whodunnit?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Fran Hart

“Who is it?” “I don’t know for sure.” “And … you found this in our attic?” “In the trunk we got when my Grandpa died.” “Well, who do you think it is?” “Uncle Joe.” ____________________ A response to the Trifecta … Continue reading →

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Slower Traffic Keep Right

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Fran Hart

“Get over!” “What?” Marie, lost in her Kindle, wasn’t paying attention to traffic and had no idea what I was talking about. “Nothing. This idiot. Go back to your book.” “Hmmm.” She turned back to whatever she was reading. She was … Continue reading →

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Never without you

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Fran Hart

Benny shuffled into the kitchen, knees stiff, shoulders hunched, feeling every minute of his ninety years. Mornings were like that. His age seemed to settle on him like a heavy blanket in the night, draining his energy and leaving him … Continue reading →

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A debt that can never be repaid

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Fran Hart

My name is Charlie. Charles Daniel Bandshaw. Those who know me well call me Chuck. Those who don’t learn soon enough not to make any wisecracks about my name. My mama, Georgia Bandshaw, had a sense of humor and my daddy … Continue reading →

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Last man standing

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Fran Hart

Jed sat on his front porch, his chair tilted back on two legs, his feet resting on the rail, his eyes closed, hands resting on his chest, fingers laced together, as relaxed as any man could be on a Sunday … Continue reading →

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Lilies aren’t always enough

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Fran Hart

Jessica sat at the piano, looking out at the globe lilies growing wild in the pasture that filled the view through her front window. Fairy lanterns. The stuff that fired her dreams when she was a young girl growing up … Continue reading →

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Meeting Her Maker

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Fran Hart

Tuesday. A day like any other day; at least, it started much the same. Melody woke shortly before her alarm sounded at 5:30am, as was her habit. This allowed plenty of time to read the Bible, pray and write in … Continue reading →

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“Empty Hallways and Ashen Faces”

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Fran Hart

We, the survivors, huddled together in a large conference room near the entrance, a room usually reserved for the principal. They, our rescuers, looked as shocked as we. I have no doubt that not one of us greeted the day … Continue reading →

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Real Estate, Holidays and Word Counts

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Fran Hart

Two weeks ago, on November 13th, I started writing a novel for NaNoWriMo. Sure, I should have started on November 1st, since the whole point is that November is National Novel Writing Month. But the first 2 weekends were tied … Continue reading →

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