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CHERYL PRESSES THE BUTTON • by Marc J Guillotte

April 12, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

“It’s ruined my garden,” Cheryl complained to her sister, Barbara, while replanting what she could salvage. “This was my only spot in full sun,” she said, the two of them bent on their knees in the shadow of the phallus.… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Romance, Science Fiction, Stories bureaucracy, gardening, leaving a marriage, Marc J Guillotte

A TIME TRAVELER WALKS INTO A BAR • by Joel Fishbane

April 7, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

In a few minutes, a guy who looks like a younger version of me is going to ask you out. He’s right over there, shooting pool with his friends, and he’s about to remark that he likes your crooked smile.… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Literary, Science Fiction, Stories bars, dating, Joel Fishbane

KAITLYN’S CAFE: PIZZA FOR TWO • by Patrick Knight

April 5, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

A deafening cacophony escaped the kitchen as countless pots and pans crashed to the floor. Andria plugged her ears until the ringing subsided. A high-pitched “Aye aye,” squeaked from her lips. She replaced her fallen utensils and started again. Filling… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Romance, Stories cafés, cooking, food, Patrick Knight

A MINER’S SPIRIT • by Angelica R. Jackson

April 1, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

You can’t know darkness until you’re trapped deep in a mine, on the wrong side of the tangle of rock and timbers blocking you in with your crew. After the thunderous wave of dust and panic settled, half a dozen… Continue Reading →

Historical, Humour / Satire, Literary, Stories Angelica R. Jackson, dogs, miners

THE BRIDGE TROLL • by Paul Miller

March 29, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

Sten had always known he was an ugly man. He’d learned to accept the fact, and it honestly had little impact on his daily life. He rarely thought of it at all. Then he met Alistair the Bold. It was… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Humour / Satire, Stories Paul Miller, riddles, trolls, vanity

A SUMMONER’S SEARCH HISTORY • by Will Shadbolt

March 22, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

How to make friends Tips for making friends Time-waster games Ouija board Demon Demon videos How to summon a demon Where to buy candles Do grocery stores sell chicken hearts Satanic chants Hide from demon How to put demon back… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Humour / Satire, Stories demons, loneliness, Will Shadbolt

FLAME • by Marjan Sierhuis

March 15, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

Flame is deep in thought this morning as she stands by a river that flows leisurely behind the film set. Often a voracious eater, a pile of uneaten fish lays by her feet. *** “Gentleheart, you are a dragon. The… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Humour / Satire, Stories actors, dragons, entertainment industry, Marjan Sierhuis, movies

THE SPARK • by David A. Gray

March 1, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

The shepherd ran a practiced eye over his flock, counting methodically. He tutted, pursed his lips, and whistled. The clear note carried far across the escarpment. There came an indignant bleating from a tumble of wind-blunted rocks, and his two… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Science Fiction, Stories David A. Gray, shepherds

GRANDPA’S PRAYER • by Richard M. O’Donnell, Sr.

February 15, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

“Join hands for prayers,” said Grandma Mercy. Little Thomas cringed. He hated saying prayers before meals, especially in public. Worse, the server had put the steaming pepperoni pizza with extra cheese right under his nose. How could anyone pray with… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Literary, Stories churches, grandparents, pizza, Richard M. O'Donnell

UNREQUITED ZOMBIE LOVE • by Michael McCourt

February 14, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

It’s not easy being in love when you’re undead. I mean, this definitely isn’t the afterlife I would have chosen for myself. If I had the choice, I’d still be living and breathing and sitting in AP Calc next to… Continue Reading →

Horror, Humour / Satire, Stories crushes, high school, Michael McCourt, unrequited love, zombies

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