1 day agoMember-onlyMy moral failing.I was in the midst of fighting a valiant fight against being late, occasionally winning, sometimes losing, when I chanced upon an article in the London Times. The article called out being late as a “moral failing.” …Moral Failing4 min readMoral Failing4 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyLessons LearnedI wasn’t thinking about learning things, or thinking of anything in particular, really, when I started the 100 stories in 100 days self-imposed challenge. All I knew was it sounded tough, and if I would not have done it, I would have regretted it. …100 Stories In 100 Days5 min read100 Stories In 100 Days5 min read
5 days agoMember-onlyStory 100 of 100The Excellent Adventure of Spaceman, Johnny Black He pivoted sharply left, as he fired the laser canons to the right. The spaceship’s hull groaned in protest, but held strong. “Holy Bjork, that was close! I love you, Baby,” he growled to his old, creaky spaceship — biting on the unlit cigar in his mouth. “I love you…Story 100 Of 100 Fiction8 min readStory 100 Of 100 Fiction8 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyStory 99 of 100Lucky S.O.B. “Look, I’m telling you, I’m the luckiest son-of-a-bitch who ever lived! I’ll prove it — I’ll tell you about some of the things that happened to me,” said Lucas Mason. She shrugged, “I’m glad you feel lucky, Mr. Mason, but you don’t have to prove anything to me.” Lucas sat…Story 99 Of 100 Fiction5 min readStory 99 Of 100 Fiction5 min read
May 24Member-onlyStory 98 of 100Sssshhhhh… “Dude! You’re stepping on my foot!” “Shush! You’re so loud!” “You’re loud! Ssshhh!” “Shut. Up.” “Get off my foot!” “Stop shoving!” “Would you be quiet! I can hear you just fine, your mouth is right by my ear. You don’t have to shout. …Story 98 Of 100 Fiction3 min readStory 98 Of 100 Fiction3 min read
May 23Member-onlyStory 97 of 100Not About a Ghost They say (like there are “experts” in this field of pseudoscience) that in order for there to be ghosts, a person has to die in a violent or sudden death, or not be able to move on for some vital reason. …Story 97 Of 100 Fiction7 min readStory 97 Of 100 Fiction7 min read
May 22Member-onlyStory 96 of 100Second Chance Have you ever noticed that in a story a bridge is never just a bridge. It’s always a connector — a symbolic object. Luckily, cereal is just cereal, and this is what I tucked into as I sat at my kitchen table. I looked out the window. It always fascinated…Story 96 Of 1005 min readStory 96 Of 1005 min read
May 21Member-onlyStory 94 of 100A Reunion of Sorts — Part 1 “A baby in a blanket was found in a dark side street dotted with litter strewn from a nearby upturned dumpster. It was me. I was that baby,” David said, leaning back into the burgundy leather chair. Carmella knew she had a great story there. The ultimate rags to riches…Story 94 Of 1005 min readStory 94 Of 1005 min read
May 21Member-onlyStory 95 of 100A Sort of Reunion — Part 2 “Tell me, Mr. David Coltrane, what did you know and when did you know it?” Camilla asked. “What? I don’t understand the question,” David was confused. “I mean, was there a time when you knew you were going to make it big and…Story 95 Of 1006 min readStory 95 Of 1006 min read
May 19Member-onlyStory 93 of 100A Worthy Cause A long time ago, when I was young and impressionable (I think I was 20 at the time), I read a newspaper headline and then the article below. I don’t remember the article, because I was so disappointed in it. You see, I was very tired, and misread the headline…Story 93 Of 1003 min readStory 93 Of 1003 min read
