Chartan sat across from Minerva, staring at his dinner plate as if he were facing checkmate. Decisions he rarely had to make were required now. Did he want a glass of wine? Would he like salmon or New York steak? He hadn’t had any form of alcohol in six months. To admit such, he thought, would suggestContinue reading “The Adventures of Chartan: The Temptation”
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Fast Fiction: Loneliness
Benjy thought everything he did should be important, that every moment had significance. About the clearest thought he had recently was that he was lost, adrift. He had no dreams, no desires no reason to believe tomorrow would be different. For the present he was sitting on a park bench in a very niceContinue reading “Fast Fiction: Loneliness”
The Adventures of Chartan: Java and a Gun
Chapter One: Java and a Gun The lights in the room went out, leaving five people seated in darkness. A murmur of concern arose until a feint overhead light came on, revealing a dark-haired man in the center of the room. His lips were noticeably red. “You can see my face,” said the man, “butContinue reading “The Adventures of Chartan: Java and a Gun”
The Donut Bag
A middle-aged man makes a life decision after staring at a bag of donuts at my fast fiction site: http://twivelist.wordpress.com. Fast fiction every Sunday.
Fast Fiction: Three Women
Long time friends reunite after a five-year absence in Three Women. Fast fiction every Sunday at my other site: http://twivelist.wordpress.com.
Fast Fiction: Starting Over
After a man loses his job and girlfriend in the same week, he says he will start his life over. Fast fiction every Sunday at my other site: http://twivelist.wordpress.com.
Fast Fiction: Therapy Addiction
A man in therapy explains a phobia that excites his psychiatrist. Fast fiction every Sunday at my other site: http://twivelist.wordpress.com.
The Centenarian
A 99-year-old man wonders about his memory in The Centenarian. Fast fiction every Sunday at my other site: http://twivelist.wordpress.com.
Fast Fiction: The Walk
A young man and woman on a first date confront respect in a bamboo forest. Fast fiction every Sunday at my other site: http://twivelist.wordpress.com.
