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TIMESHARE • by Tim Boiteau

June 24, 2020Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

We zig-zag along a crooked stone bridge towards the tavern. Mist blankets the water, which is riotous with koi, though it’s a clear day elsewhere — a hologrammic projection of the weather from hundreds of years ago. Our daughter, Ruyi,… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories, Surreal China, dementia, parenting, restaurants, Shanghai, Tim Boiteau

DECAY • by Micah Klassen

December 4, 2019Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

Evening sunlight leaks through curtains and blankets the floor in soft, gold light. It flows across Buddy’s fluffy blonde fur, granting him the warm summer naps he loves so much. Minutes pass and hints of purple and orange take the… Continue Reading →

Horror, Literary, Stories, Surreal aging, dementia, medication, Micah Klassen

HAZY THROUGH THE MIZZLE • by Tricia Lowther

May 23, 2019Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

“See you on Friday at The Jac!” Nancy yells from the back of the black cab before it rattles away down Old Dale Street, rear lights hazy through the mizzle. My raised hand falters mid-air as I take in what… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories aging, dementia, friendship, Tricia Lowther

BIGGER LIES ARE COMING • by Ted Lietz

April 20, 2018Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

From across the street, Phil watched the wind blow Stanley’s few downy, white hairs horizontal. It yanked open his union-logoed jacket and flapped the sides like the wings of a flightless bird. Stanley’s son — Bobby? Billy? Barry? Something like… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories dementia, friendship, memory loss, Ted Lietz

CANON IN D WITH A SIDE OF TOMATO SOUP • by Rachel Printy

March 6, 2018Every Day Fiction 2 Comments

Paul stared at his wife across the table, noticing for the first time that her sweater was on inside out. Every morning he would lay out her clothes on the bed in a specific order, so she’d know which item… Continue Reading →

Romance, Stories Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, food, Rachel Printy, wedding anniversaries
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