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BEAN SÍ • by Simon Kewin

December 2, 2017Every Day Fiction 9 Comments

The mournful wailing froze Conn O’Neill’s blood, as it always did. People said the sound the stuka dive-bombers made came from sirens the Germans fitted to their planes. Well, maybe. But Conn, fighting for Allied forces in northern France, knew… Continue Reading →

Historical, Horror, Stories banshees, Simon Kewin, war, World War II

THE BANSHEE • by Sylvia Spruck Wrigley

September 19, 2008Every Day Fiction 26 Comments

The morning milk was sour and Mom blamed me, sent me back to the liquor store to buy a fresh carton even though it wasn’t my fault it went sour. I said it was probably the little people and she… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Stories banshees, psychics, Sylvia Spruck Wrigley, unwanted pregnancy

THE HERO AND THE HORROR • by Kevin Shamel

May 6, 2008Every Day Fiction 32 Comments

The day came lilac and hazy. Trees whispered sluggish, cotton greetings. A crow, from its high cedar perch, blasted a call to its mate three trees down. I sat on the porch and watched the birds fly over — smudges… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Stories banshees, books, Kevin Shamel, magic, poetry

SOCKS AND BANSHEES • by Jens Rushing

November 26, 2007Every Day Fiction 19 Comments

“I wish you wouldn’t leave out your oatmeal bowls,” the young husband said to his young wife. “They attract ants. It’s really disgusting.” “At least I don’t leave a dozen such oatmeal bowls hidden all over the room, under blankets… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Stories banshees, Jens Rushing, marriage, Wikipedia
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