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California Stop
“Ethel!”, screams Cheryl. “What?” “You didn’t stop!” “Didn’t stop?” “At the corner, no stop.” “Yes I did, I always stop at stop signs.” “No, you were rolling, that doesn’t count as a stop. And the...
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INDISTINCT
Roger screwed up, he distinctly meant to be indistinct, it didn’t work, they all saw right through him. ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ Want to take part in the WEEKEND WRITING PROMPT? Write a story or...
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Seashore… 59 Words
“See sells seashells by the seashore.” “Wrong.” “She shells seashells by the seashore.” “No.” “She sells sezeshells by the seashore.” “Try Again.” “She sells seashells by the sezeshore.” “Nope.” “This...
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俳句… HAIKU BOMBERS #2… St. Paddy’s Tacos
I wrote this story on March 12, 2012. I think it’s fun to bring it back once in a while to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Tomorrow is the big day, better get to the store to buy corn beef, cabbage...
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EQUINOX… 83 Words
“Equinox, sheequinox! I don’t believe in that hoo doo. I’m going to do it anyway.” “No you idiot, that’s the the first of Spring thing. That’s a good one. I’m talking about Mercury being in...
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THE STONES
“The Rolling Stones!” “What?” “The Rolling Stones, that’s what I thought of when I looked at the photo.” “That’s crazy, Ethel. Why the Stones, I don’t see Mick?” “No not them, well I don’t think so. I...
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The Wheel
“No, not going to Navy Pier and getting on that damn ferris wheel.” “Come on, Cheryl, please.” “No, take Betty, she’s the brave one.” “Betty isn’t in town. Come on, I wanna go.” “No amount of your...
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Anathema… 52 Words
“What’s got you in such a tizzy, Ethel?” “It’s that Sammi Cox!” “What’s the word?” “Anathema.” “What?” “That’s what I said.” “Get your dictionary, look it up.” “I did, I don’t like that word, now I...
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Silence… 15 Words
“Silence is golden, Ethel, you should try it.” “So, I talk too much, Cheryl?” * * * * * * * * * * * Want to take part in the WEEKEND WRITING PROMP? Write a story or poem with just 15 words, no more no...
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OMG!!!
“Oh my God what just happened!!!” “I don’t know, are you all right, you’re bleeding.” “I am? I think so, what is this thing in our car?” “The top of a power pole?” “Oh my God, we’re going to get...
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Charlatan…61 Words
“I told you he was a snake oil salesman, Ethel. Didn’t I?” “You said something like that.” “I said something exactly like that.” “Well, I didn’t know what charlatan meant, you can’t blame me.”...
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Overly Stimulated
“Hey, Ethel, I’m stopping by Starbucks on my way over. Want coffee?” “I only drink tea, Cheryl.” “Oh really, since when? You had a latte at lunch yesterday.” “Since last night. I read coffee is bad...
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The Office Supply Section
The pen wasn’t worth anything, but Maddie pocketed it anyway. Jerry saw her do it and didn’t do anything. Maybe if it was one of the Cross ones, but this was a Bic. As store manager, Jerry figured he...
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23
“Hi, Cheryl. Guess what, I’ve changed my lucky number.” “No more 36? Ethel, why do you call so early?” “I waited till nine.” “On Sunday that’s early. What’s the new number?” “23.” “Oh, Michael...
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Jewish Church
“Hi, Cheryl, instead of mass this week I want to go to a Jewish church, because of what happened in California.” “I think they are called synagogues, Ethel, or temples.” “No, temples are the Mormons,...
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Hammer Meets Nail
I rarely reblog stories… I love this one and wanted to share it with my friends who like good stories. The Abject Muse So, a hammer walks into The Nutz & Boltz Tavern after a tough day on the job...
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The Frog Kick
A telephone rings on Chicago’s Northside… “Hi, Cheryl, you used to teach swimming, I’ve a question.” “I’m all ears, Ethel. Why do you ask?” “You know how Betty got me started being a fiction writer,...
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SURVIVOR
I never did know why he wanted to be on Survivor. He said it was to ‘find himself’. I always thought that was bullshit, myself. I’d go for the adventure, to search for idols, see the chicks in their...
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Little Sally’s Pail
Little Sally left her pail in the grass. Mr. Robert didn’t want to hit it with his mower so he hung it on a nearby shed. Coming back with her shovel, Little Sally couldn’t reach it. She went and found...
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Carefree… 14 Words
Their address is 36 Carefree Lane. I wonder if they are really care free. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * That’s what popped into mind when I saw the prompt. Want to take part in the WEEKEND...
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