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Category Archives: Fiction
The Bottom Line
“Look at how she engages the little ones,” I said. Principal Hodges and I watched two members of our assessment staff working with the Special Needs class. “Yes, Sue’s remarkable,” he commented without expression. “Joe’s good, too.” Joe, our speech … Continue reading
Posted in 100 words, Fiction, Writing
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Naturally
Jessie and I hadn’t spoken since the argument before our mother’s funeral. “It’s ridiculous!” Jessie’s concern was more for her own reputation than our recently deceased mother’s. “Of course it’s ridiculous, but it’s Mother’s last wish. I have to honor … Continue reading
Regrets
I’d have told anyone who asked it was harmless. The ads and posters touting the dangers had nothing to do with me. I was fifteen. From my first drag I was addicted. A pack of cigarettes cost less than a … Continue reading
Posted in 100 words, Fiction
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Mystery Dance
When I arrived at the scene no one seemed interested in checking my credentials so I kept my wallet in the pocket of my coat. As more officers, the coroner and the detective in charge arrived they focused on the … Continue reading
Posted in 100 words, Fiction
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According to one who knows
Mary waited patiently while her friend’s sobs subsided. She patted her back and rubbed her shoulders, making soothing noises and saying things like “there, there.” After a while, Sue’s breathing slowed, with only the occasional hiccup breaking through as she … Continue reading
Posted in 100 words, Fiction
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Waiting
Margaret sits in the waiting room, alone with her thoughts. The events of this morning, looping in her mind like a tragic news clip, solely hers to witness. “Mama! I’m imbisible!” With less than a second’s consideration she’d responded, “You … Continue reading
Posted in 100 words, Fiction
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The Board
Rodie takes a deep breath, steeling himself for the climb. One foot after the other, one rung at a time, he ascends. At the top he steps forward. A skinny boy in bright trunks, he moves cautiously between rails. Past … Continue reading
Posted in 100 words, Fiction
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Famous Last Words
“I don’t think I can do this.” “Put on your game face. You’ll be fine.” “John, I know tenure is important to you, but I don’t think I can spend all evening with the faculty and their spouses, pretending there’s … Continue reading
Posted in 100 words, Fiction
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For the Love of Strays
She watched the man swing a denim-clad leg behind him, dismounting his Harley. “Steer clear of him, Sandy. He’s a wild one. He’ll break your heart.” The voice took her back to the day her mother came home and found … Continue reading
Jake’s Feast
“I’d like a pizza with everything,” said the gruff voice. “Including anchovies?” More gruffly, “I said everything didn’t I? Of course, with anchovies.” Later, the gruff voice came in to pick up his pizza. The voice matched the man; tall, … Continue reading