Flash Fiction
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Time was running out. Mr. Fields gave him a week to think about it. Fortunately, it was not bitter cold like it had been the last couple days, as the temperature was going to rise above fifty. Sam grabbed a bottle of Fireball and headed to one place where he could always think. The roof.…
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“I hate that little slut.” “Get over it. She’s about to be your sister-in-law. “Not if I can help it.” “What you gonna do, Tam, club and kidnap her before the wedding?” Brandi leaned back in the booth folding her arms, “Maybe Tom is really happy, like he says.” Shaking her head, “I know Tommy…
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Bobby gave Harry his space at the funeral home. Even though they were best friends, Bobby couldn’t imagine what Harry was going through. Back then Bobby was the only one who knew just how in love Harry was with Tina. Tina felt the same way but had bigger dreams than being a cop’s wife. She…
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Nothing looked familiar, but strangely familiar. He stopped in front of an apartment building and tilted his head to see how tall it was. He couldn’t see the top. “Blake,” he heard and snapped his head down to see where it came from. The door man waving and Blake wondered who he was. How did…
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She looked between us and said, “It’s either her or me.” I couldn’t believe it. My best friend was making me choice between her and the woman who I had fallen head over heels in love with. I never really believed in love at first sight or soul mates. But the first night Suzy and…
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Jimbo had heard about Beth’s gambling habits long before he had to pay her a visit. First, Jimbo had to find her. Beth thought she was good at betting and always put down more than she could lose. Trouble was Beth lost a lot more than she won and was always running and hiding from…
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I came to the stop sign at the intersection. Turning right would take me home. A place I left two days ago, not sure if I wanted to go back. We were never really on solid ground, even before we moved in together. It seemed like every time we went somewhere together, the night would…
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Abby pulled her van behind a blue Ford on the shoulder of the highway. A woman was on her cell phone, kicking the back tire. Abby climbed out of the van. “You need help?” walking toward her. “I have a flat tire,” she said, as Abby reached her. “And for some reason I can’t get…
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Peter walked into the Riverwalk Restaurant not knowing what to expect. Last night Mayor John Rogers phoned to invite him to an unscheduled lunch meeting, saying it was vary important that he come. The Mayor was sitting at one of the square tables in the middle of the dinning room. Peter was surprised and confused…
Muse Magic 