Every house has its quirks. Some have doors that don’t shut just quite right, others have yard sheds full of old lawn equipment that has passed from homeowner to homeowner, and some have ivy growing from foundation to roof enshrouding it into a aura of mythicism like something out of a fantasy story. Our house … Continue reading Potted Plant
Pretty Eyes
Another Saturday and other date. A cycle I seemed doomed to repeat for the rest of my life. Not once in the past three years since my break up had I had any luck with women, it was as if Marianne had been my only soulmate and I had to go and screw it all … Continue reading Pretty Eyes
Seven Years
We had stayed out later than we had planned. The evening just slipped away from us. We had left our sleepy little town to escape for one evening out in the big city, something neither of us had been able to do since Charlie was born, but our seven anniversary was a good enough excuse … Continue reading Seven Years
Inter-Dimensional Day Trip With Bigfoot
I've been falling down the nostalgia hole of classic episodes of Coast to Coast AM. If you don't know what that show is it's a nightly radio show about UFOs, ghosts, and cryptids. The show is completely ridiculous and unbelievable and that's precisely why I love it. I don't personally believe in paranormal encounters, but … Continue reading Inter-Dimensional Day Trip With Bigfoot
Numb Snow
It's Christmas Eve, so naturally the first thing I thought of when I saw the below photo prompt was a horror story. Enjoy it or not, happy holidays all! ❄️ https://imgur.com/a/cBpXM8P I woke up in a frozen forest my head face-first in a lump of snow. Head pounding, body aching I struggled to pull myself … Continue reading Numb Snow
Cassettes
I've fallen out of the habit of these weekly flash fiction prompts. Well, I'm back with a short story about some cassettes in the attic. https://imgur.com/a/nt2RgIi I got myself a cassette player. A Sony Walkman to be exact. Bought it off a retro electronics store online for a hundred and ten bucks. A steep price … Continue reading Cassettes
Within the Cool Autumn Breeze
It's been a moment since I've done a Friday flash fiction prompt. I don't really have any reason why I stopped, just fell out of the habit. Anyways, this week's photo prompt was too hard to turn down. It finally feels like fall here in Texas after a hot October, and there's no better season … Continue reading Within the Cool Autumn Breeze
The Bowl
Not sure where this idea came from, but it's something spooky for Halloween. (Who thought that a picture of sugar could spark those thoughts?) https://imgur.com/a/t9KVliO They ate in silence, the air between them only filled with the sounds of their forks and knives as their utensils scraped against the gray porcelain plates. Mike opted for … Continue reading The Bowl
Enjoy It While It Lasts
Another Friday, another picture prompt. Today's pic reminded me of just how precious our moment in time is, and we should enjoy it while it lasts. Enjoy! https://imgur.com/a/9M5PYam "Isn't it amazing, the view?" Luke said. His back was against the ground, his gaze facing the stars above. In the distance, crickets chirped and frogs croaked."Enjoy … Continue reading Enjoy It While It Lasts
The Weight of Death
Another Friday, another prompt. This one is a sequel to Swing. https://imgur.com/a/0thT719 Wherever he went he carried it with him. No matter how hard he tried to escape it through entertainment, outings with friends to the local drinking hole, and even with work, there was no way to escape the weight of his long-dead son.Six … Continue reading The Weight of Death