The Doll And the Dream

Photo by Alexander Schimmeck on Unsplash Every time I see the Doll, our tryst is inevitably followed by a night… Read more The Doll And the Dream

The Quick And the Dead

Photograph by Eberhard Grossgasteiger ‘There is an old folkie legend,’ Eustes told Rastus, ‘says that the deceased leave their mark… Read more The Quick And the Dead

The Fire

MorgueFIleb78348d9595cd1908c82cb97bde325a1 ‘As long as we can count on the fire’s always burning’, Gronk told his wife Shad, ‘We’re set.’ ‘I… Read more The Fire

Gondo Meets Jane

Gondo, having been smitten with Jane since first having set eyes upon her, was perpetually tongue tied in her company.… Read more Gondo Meets Jane

Contentment

Fred put his Rosary beads down and headed for his Bible. ‘My eyes hurt every time I try to read… Read more Contentment

The Prettiest Girl In School

“Ellen and Fred are apparently destined always to sit right in front of me,”   Ralph thought.   “It all started… Read more The Prettiest Girl In School

Porphyria’s Cat

Porphyria’s cat had always been quite concerned about her latest beau.                   … Read more Porphyria’s Cat

Duolingo

Clem and Mabel were enjoying their weekly dispensation from their otherwise strict diet. “You know, Clem,” she announced. “This Duolingo… Read more Duolingo