The evening was dark as she made her way down the road to town. Ashley knew what she had to do today. Being a housewife in a terrible situation, she knew she had to abandon the life she had. The feelings of being trapped were overwhelming. Her desperation to get out was killing her soul. … Continue reading Leaving – Short Story by Lola Hornof
Category: Short Stories
Museum of Appalachia – Acrostic by Mike Miller
Machines and tools of the day Unsophisticated? Hardly. Their Simplicity exposes the intelligence and Energy of the people, persevering Under the difficulties of Nature. Men, women, children, all had responsibilities. One’s life, one’s goals, were driven by Family and friends, their needs, their wants, Antiquated to us, customary to them. Past generations – poor generations, … Continue reading Museum of Appalachia – Acrostic by Mike Miller
The Softball Preview – Short Story by Jim Toner
Gil Leduc was about to lower his wiry six foot four-inch frame into his black Pontiac Grand Am when his cellphone chimed. School had just ended for the day, and he had hoped to watch a cop show before doing his homework. Who would send me a text message now, he wondered. He looked at … Continue reading The Softball Preview – Short Story by Jim Toner
Mistaken Identity – Short Story by Debra Sherman
“2912 Riverview?” the library clerk asked, once her computer screen revealed account information for “Darcy Alexander.” Darcy leaned forward to look at the screen. “No, that’s not my address.” “Looks like there are two Darcy Alexander’s in the system,” the clerk replied. What’s your address? “752 South Street. Do you need my library card?” “No, … Continue reading Mistaken Identity – Short Story by Debra Sherman
Bear Necessities – Short Story by Debra Sherman
“I knew going on this hike was a stupid idea,” Theresa growled, while Dave held her arm as she removed her foot from an ankle-deep, half-frozen mud puddle. “It’s not stupid,” Dave argued, “You just have to watch where you’re walking.” Theresa grumbled and they kept on going. Two days earlier they arrived at their … Continue reading Bear Necessities – Short Story by Debra Sherman
Back in the Barn – Short Story by Debra Sherman
“Well hello there.” There’s a lady looking down at me while I lie here curled up in this blue bin on her back porch. She doesn’t realize at first glance that I’m badly injured. I was hit by a car two days ago. I look up and manage to purr a little, but now I’m … Continue reading Back in the Barn – Short Story by Debra Sherman
Gertie – Short Story by Kathleen Kifer
It was a sparkling, fresh spring day and Gertie was wearing her favorite white and black polka dot dress, with her black high heels and her floppy, white sun hat. She’d dressed her beautiful, new baby girl in a pink knit sweater and matching booties, gently placed her in the buggy, and started out on … Continue reading Gertie – Short Story by Kathleen Kifer
Crayons – Short Story by Mike Miller
I go to many garage sales, and no, they are not selling garages. I went to one last summer, 93o in the shade. Water $1, Pepsi $1.50, the sign read. The water was tempting. On my way to buy a bottle, I spotted a familiar box; we’ve all seen them, green and yellow stripes, angular … Continue reading Crayons – Short Story by Mike Miller
Passed the Bar Exam – Short Story by Mike Miller
Law school – not his idea, his father’s, a prominent (at least in his own mind) attorney, with the bucks and the clout to get his son admitted to the prestigious law school. So, six years in, that in itself should be an indicator, he applied for and took the bar exam. Failed. Couldn’t have … Continue reading Passed the Bar Exam – Short Story by Mike Miller
I’m Bleeding – Short Story by Mike Miller
It was just a small scrape. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it. This business about going to the hospital, getting stitches, tetanus shot, and on and on, is just a nuisance, Overkill. I’m fine. I know what happened. I stuck a bandage on it. It’s just a scrape on my arm. It’s happened … Continue reading I’m Bleeding – Short Story by Mike Miller