I’m a few days behind. Look for some extra stories until I get caught up!
Thanks to Colin for the suggestion!
There is nothing to her more serious than the Chinese Masters. Nothing more precise than their careful craft. They are from far away, and spoke a language she does not know.… Read the rest
30 <250-Word Stories in 30 Days (#10/30) : Angelo's Meditation #1 Read More »
“Peace be with you,” the churchgoers say en masse, and they smile with benefiscence through the conclusion of the Agnus Dei. The chalice is full. The host has been blessed. Now the moment has come.
A small old woman in the centermost seat of the front row creaks to her feet behind her walker.… Read the rest
30 <250-Word Stories in 30 Days (#9/30) : Patience Is the Companion of Wisdom Read More »
Of all of the crazy conspiracies I’ve investigated, this one seems the least likely. Sure, I’m a nut for the things, but even among conspiracy theorists, there a hierarchy of plausibility. The man on the grassy knoll has always seemed reasonable to me.… Read the rest
30 <250-Word Stories in 30 Days (#8/30) : The Minnie and her Sisters Read More »
The sun rose. It slanted against the walls at an almost horizontal angle. The murderer sat up in bed. It had happened the night before. He still couldn’t believe he had gone through with it. He got up, shaved, brushed his teeth, ate breakfast.… Read the rest
30 <250-Word Stories in 30 Days (#7/30) : In the Absence of Evidence Read More »
Thanks to my friend Michael for the topic and setting suggestion.
NOTE: I owe you guys a bonus story. This one doesn’t “count” because I wasn’t able to get it under 295 words without shortchanging the story. So sometime in the next several days I’ll try to make it up by adding another.… Read the rest
30 <250-Word Stories in 30 Days (#X/30) : What a Looker Read More »
The bear walked out of the woods carrying a bear bell in its jaws.… Read the rest
Thanks to my friend Sumara for the idea!
I survey the playroom. The tragic sunlight makes a rectangle on the floor. The radiator’s on cuz it’s March. A cloud covers the sun. I look out the window. Yes just as I suspected it is a PURPLE cloud.… Read the rest
30 <250-Word Stories in 30 Days (#5/30) : Sugarboy and DeathFish! Read More »
NOTE: I have to admit, I’m a little obsessed today with the song “Friday” by Rebecca Black. I’m trying to get it out of my system, so tomorrow I can focus on other things. Anyway: Rebecca Black is a 13-year old who has performed a song written and produced for her by an independent company.
30 <250-Word Stories in 30 Days (#4/30) : Zeit Today, Zilch Tomorrow Read More »
She was the least self-defined thing in the world. Practically nothing that had happened with her had been under her control. Once upon a time, she had been a coral swaying in the cradling arms of the tender ocean. After her death, she had settled, dried, became stiff and compressed.… Read the rest
30 <250-Word Stories in 30 Days (#3/30) : Madonna Read More »
Tracey filled her order at Panda Express and crossed the food court to the small round table. She sat down across from Margaret and scooped a forkful of rice into her mouth.
“Is it good?” Margaret asked.
“It’s not bad.”
“Glad to hear it.”… Read the rest
30 <250-Word Stories in 30 Days (#2/30) : The Conversation Read More »