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Category: Fiction

sixteen — micro fiction

I stood on the corner of the street, fishnet stockings pulled up and a newspaper under my arm. The burgeoning … More

Fiction, Lolita, micro fiction, older men, transgressive fiction

Last Orders

It’s my last shift at my local pub, and I’m on the night shift. I’ll be spending my final moments … More

bars, Fiction, film, flash fiction, pubs, short story

Short Story Excerpt//Trouble in Paris (working title)

Authors Note: This is a little excerpt from a short story I’m working on. This will most likely be deleted … More

excerpts, Fiction, murder mystery, paris, short story, short story excerpt

Appreciation vs Attention//Twitter Thread

Here is a Twitter thread that I composed yesterday where I discussed my recent decision to take a break from … More

appreciation, ignorance, mental health, mental illness, writing

#Selfie//Flash Fiction

The moon has risen from its dutiful slumber, and the bright glare of my phone blinds me. The clouds partially … More

depression, Fiction, flash fiction, grunge, internet culture, selfie

Dita//Micro-Fiction

What would I have liposuction on first? It would be my stomach because that’s my main issue. Then, it would … More

Fiction, micro fiction, short story

On The Road//micro-fiction

Our souls have finally emerged from the depths of hell. It’s been a long six months, but we’re finally ready … More

Fiction, micro fiction, prose

Quality Control/Short Story/Maudlin House

I have a short story out today with Maudlin House!

Fiction, illness, short story

Zizzy’s Quirks & Jerks Comedy Bonanza

A new comedy club has opened in the middle of town. On the outside, it looks like a spaceship. A … More

Fiction, horror, science fiction, short story, thriller

Road Rage

As I’m travelling down the main road, another car starts to tailgate me. I take my foot off the accelerator … More

Fiction, flashfiction, shortstory, story

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