Stories & Poems - page 15

Prefer to read a series from the beginning? Haley's War is an unfinished chaotic fever dream, but it's a helluva ride.

A Horse

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I should like to be a horse, So long as it’s a paint, of course. Flying riderless across the plain, Wind tickling my flowing mane.

Perfect Party

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Doug is dressed in his party best, In a feathered hat and a sequined vest. With an icy beer in each hand, He’d rock it out, with the band.

Maggie's Secret

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“So, I know something you don’t know.”

Bump in the Night

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Matted-hair and rotted teeth, what evil danger lurks beneath? Pointed talons and razor claw, drags you into a gaping maw. He hides in closets and under b...

Ballroom Dreams

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I entered the ballroom and searched for her in a sea of gowns and tuxedo. I had to find her, to touch her. All these masks! The ladies looked like angels flo...

High Seas Laundry

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Captain Hook, he climbed the deck, Lookin’ for Smee, to give him heck.

Panic

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“Hold the elevator, please,” said Trudy. I stuck my arm in the closing doors and they bounced open, to much irritation judging by the disgruntled huff behind...

Fletcher Returns

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Carol Bannister placed the breakfast tray in front of her Aunt Jessica and stood staring out the window at the autumn leaves swirling about the grounds.

The Hand

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My hand’s all numbers so what the heck? I drew a card from atop the deck, My palms were wet and my cheeks a-fire A chip and a chair with stakes ne’er high...

Moon and Badge

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“What seems to be the problem, Officer?” I ask.

Lucky Me

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I woke up dreaming of gold, which was weird, because I normally crave coffee. I swing my legs to the side of the bed and was shocked to fall flat on the floo...