The Human Comedy: Surprise on the Subway
Short Story Today was the day. Oh, yes — today, he was going to do it! For seven years he had conducted their C train. Seven long years on that same, rat-infested track. Rush hours,...
Tagged: serial fiction
Lachlan – Part One
Short Story Henry’s calm outward demeanour was achieved at a terrible price. Whenever he felt frustration or rage he would bite his tongue, and send the ugly feelings back from whence they came. Denied expression,...
Dog Food – Part One
“I found a dog today,” said Aaron. “He was walking around near where the subway used to be. I tried to call him closer, but he was scared of me. I put a little...
Gothicarus: Part V – Her Lullaby
Serial Poem “Innocence, in a sense, (Lost in heart, lost alone) Innocence, in a sense, Never made me its home. Wise ‘whys’ Revealed damaging truth. Wise ‘whys’ Stole the joy of my youth. Hear,...
The Baker, The Butcher and The Brewer, Part Four – The Brewer 23
He woke up seven minutes past midday. Well rested but a bit thoughtful. The euphoric reaction in his head had faded leaving a gap, a vacant space in his mind in need of filling....
The Human Comedy: Street Cleaning
Comedy Fiction Short Stories Marty McMichaels had two choices — the same two choices he had every time they came — and neither choice was a good one.It was Tuesday morning in Manhattan, and it...
The Baker, The Butcher and The Brewer, Part Four – The Brewer 22
It was quite a work out carrying all the eighty-five pieces. He had calculated one extra in the batch of paintings for a special threat. He could not wait to leave the storage. He...
The Baker, The Butcher and The Brewer, Part Four – The Brewer 21
Serial Fiction ‘Jackson, I see your pain. Most importantly you carry your mistakes with honor not shame. You live in shackles but your mind is free. You have mastered life. You are most...
Animal Dilemmas – Kiwi Tasmanian Devil
Serial Fiction The Devil was lying about being part of a group thousands strong. In fact, it was alone. And due to its overactive mind had to come up with wild tales I...
The Baker, The Butcher and The Brewer, Part Four – The Brewer 19
Serial Fiction The Brewer liked to think that he was not represented in this mélange of social craziness. He liked to think that he was a completely different kind of animal. A puma...
The Baker, The Butcher and The Brewer, Part Four – The Brewer 18
Serial Fiction He concluded that was no good to run over the same old ground but to make something out of it. Since this was the first dream he had in years that...
The Baker, The Butcher and The Brewer, Part Four – The Brewer 16
Serial Fiction The Brewer had a dream. He dreamt he was the Baker. He walked about his lofty flat. (The floors and some of the furniture were littered with baby rabbits.) They were...
