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Tag: Modern

Fantasy, Fiction

Heir

It was a strange place for a school, high in the Alps where the crags rose so steeply that the … Continue reading Heir

Fantasy, Fiction

The Town

The hot glue gun sat cooling beside his hand. A quick inspection of the board, a wiggle here or tap … Continue reading The Town

Fantasy, Fiction

Writer’s Block

Louise tossed her glasses down on the table and massaged her aching head with tense fingers. How long had she … Continue reading Writer’s Block

Fantasy, Fiction

Yellow Eyes

This story is brought to you courtesy of my ten year old son, with a few slight changes on my … Continue reading Yellow Eyes

Fiction, Modern/Realistic

First Chill

The hay was in. The last two bales perched like strange giant eggs at the edge of the field nearest … Continue reading First Chill

Life, Nonfiction

Opportunity and Prejudice

Recently I posted a series of questions on social media. I wanted, and received, feedback revealing how we as a … Continue reading Opportunity and Prejudice

Book Review, Children's fiction

Book Review: The Lady and the Spider

A spider finds her perfect home in a cozy head of lettuce in a lady’s garden. The leaves collect water … Continue reading Book Review: The Lady and the Spider

Fantasy, Fiction

The Quarter

Jean rested in the relative darkness of the tiled alley. The fan, incongruous against the ancient brick, did little to … Continue reading The Quarter

Fantasy, Fiction

Under the Oaks

He stared down the well groomed brick walk, his worn pack slipping from his shoulder to land with a metallic … Continue reading Under the Oaks

Life, Nonfiction

Different Holes

Most babies and toddlers are given toys involving various shapes that fit in specific holes. The purpose, of course, is … Continue reading Different Holes

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