This category will contain practice works. These will generally short works of around 400-500 words, based on a theme. These are usually too long to be considered "flash fiction", but too short to be considered a "short story". They are more for practicing my language/spelling skills and attention to detail - the "hone the craft" part of this site.
What You Don’t Know
Kelly’s relationship with her boyfriend was a little terse at the moment, now that there was a long distance between them. Before she went to college, the two were practically inseparable - especially when they were alone. The sex was absolutely amazing. But now she lived in a dorm with four other [...]
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I hear voices.
“Sheila?”
Sheila stiffened. She turned to see a woman running towards her, bleach-blonde hair stiff with hairspray, circa 1992. She was wearing a faux-fur coat (in Mid-July!) that was flapping with each swift step she took. Her lips were a bright red smear. Sheila could see a few of the store’s patrons [...]
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Demons Within
“Okay guys, I’ll pick you up after school!”
Linda’s three kids waved without turning around, running towards the heavy double-doors at the entrance to their school, backpacks bouncing with each step. She smiled and enjoyed the moment - if only for a moment - before her mind started churning with the “to do’s” for the [...]
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