Flash Fiction–Spring Break
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Spring Break He stood in the drive as we drove away. His eyes said it all: “I wish I were going, too.” In the car, one grandmother, two granddaughters, and ... Read more
Flash Fiction–Devotion
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Devotion Saturday morning, I’m at the local bead shop. It’s like a candy store to me, filled with bins and strings of prismatic glass and crystal beads. I crave color ... Read more
Flash Fiction–The Dew Fairy
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THE DEW FAIRY The woods and wildflowers surrounding the weather-beaten boardwalk leading to the lake were wet with dewdrops when I chanced upon a magical creature sitting atop a queen-anne-lace ... Read more
Flash Fiction–Entreating
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Entreating “Now,” he said imploringly. “Now.” “I don’t want to,” she answered. “But you always want to.” “Sometimes.” “Sometimes?” “I just don’t want to now.” “Why? Give me one good ... Read more
Flash Fiction–The Wounds of a Soldier
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Wounds of a Soldier He was trained to stare into the eyes of others and watch the blood run out. They devoted his thoughts to the historic idea of killing ... Read more
Flash Fiction–Treasure
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Treasure Shirtless all seasons, towel tucked into his pj’s waistband, leather moccasin-slippers. Poppy lifts me onto the wrought iron stool. I can reach, stir, spoon. Saturday morning, just we two ... Read more
Flash Fiction–Broken Vows
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Broken Vows Trevor raised his hand. “It only happened once. I promise.” “Liar! You rat.” Olivia’s voice shook. “Honey, calm down. We’ll work this out.” “Don’t ‘honey’ me.” She hurled ... Read more
Flash Fiction–Garden Party
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GARDEN PARTY Helen fell to her knees as if struck by a stone. Her harvest scene of scarecrows, cornstalks, and pumpkins was again in ruins. Had the fox returned? She ... Read more
Flash Fiction–In Justice
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In Justice Sally runs to playground. Sally swings on swing. A group of schoolyard bullies beats up Sally and steals her lunch money. Sally organizes a team of avenger-nerds, chases ... Read more
Flash Fiction–Savannah’s Solution
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Savannah’s Solution Both moon and stars are dependable touchstones, glittering night sky jewels, delivering the sweet startle of childhood awe for Savannah, nascent astronomer, precocious three year old. One night, ... Read more