Category Archives: Fiction

Poison

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Fran Hart

He might’ve taken her seriously if she took herself less so. Sitting across from her, she spoke as if she were orating. “Going forward, there shall be no more of this nonsense,” she said. Only “forward” was faw-wahd, “more” sounded … Continue reading →

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Jake

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Fran Hart

When he tugged on me, pulling me forward, I offered little resistance. I wasn’t sure where we were going, but with Jake, wherever we went, it was guaranteed to be an adventure. His enthusiasm, so contagious, drew me forward as … Continue reading →

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Editing, editing, editing

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Fran Hart

Tom Petty says that the Waiting is the hardest part, and God knows I’m not good at waiting (and that is not part of the process I’m looking forward to). Thus far, from where I’ve spent my day sitting, at … Continue reading →

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Cancer

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Fran Hart

Philip stared at the screen. He’d survived 90 years without ever needing Craig’s list but now it seemed the perfect solution. Back in ’45 when he acquired his peculiar little bottle with its ever-so-special contents, the likes of the internet … Continue reading →

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Expectations

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Fran Hart

Mimi sat on the porch swing, motionless. Words swirled through her mind like fallen leaves caught in an eddy, twisting and spinning, eventually rushing downstream. China plates: white shards scattered on the kitchen floor, dried food on the pieces, on … Continue reading →

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Innocence

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Fran Hart

“This can’t be happening. None of this is real. This is a dream. I’m going to wake up now.” And I wait, but nothing changes. The rear seat of the police car is uncomfortable; the stench, overpowering. The cuffs pinch … Continue reading →

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Desire

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Fran Hart

Taylor’s hand stroked the fender with a gentle, loving caress. The car, with sleek lines and curves like a woman’s body, sat low and lean in the showroom. An almost sexual longing stirred within him. This Porsche Carrera GT, so … Continue reading →

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Fate

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Fran Hart

“You’ve had ample warning. Are your things in order?” “Yes. No! I….” “What?” “Nothing. It’s just….” “What? It’s time to go.” “Is there another way?” “We’ve done it this way for generations. It’s too late to complain about your lot. … Continue reading →

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Final round

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Fran Hart

“Don’t, Bobby. I’m frightened,” she said, but he ignored her. She whispered her fear, knowing even shouts and screams would be ignored. They’d played this game before. He spun the cylinder with a glancing blow, hand flat against the revolver. … Continue reading →

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Understatement

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Fran Hart

“I have a small obsession with owls,” she confessed, ushering me into her home. I’d already noted her sweater (owls knitted into the rib pattern with buttons stitched on for eyes) and jewelry (small, copper owl pendants with tiny turquoise … Continue reading →

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