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I’M FINE • by D.C. Huffman

August 11, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

Molly smiled when she saw the package was from her best friend Katie. Tomorrow was Molly’s birthday. Because of this pandemic they wouldn’t be able to get together for dinner. A week ago Katie had called to ask how she… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories D.C. Huffman, friendship, leaving a marriage

IN THE EMBERS • by Ben Werdmuller

August 6, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

I see her in the twisted remains of the dermatologist’s office, surrounded by ash and steel. Smoke still hangs low in the air. The fire marshal gave the all-clear to return early in the morning, and now, as the sun… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories Ben Werdmuller, fires, fortune cookies, friendship, memories

THE WATER AND THE STONE • by Michael Long

July 3, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

The story of the world is the story of the water and the stone. They were here before the plants and the creatures and it was their world. But they were not friends. The water was quick and curious, rushing… Continue Reading →

Stories, Surreal competition, friendship, Michael Long

UNCLE DON GETS TWITTER • by Benjamin Brandenburg

April 17, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

Don Hartford @UncleDoninIndiana · Sept 17 Today Kyle showed up at house w/mother. Lovely woman. Different than expected/pictured. Kyle been exaggerating? Possibly! Brought cake for birthday. How great to be surprised? Sometimes think seen all life can offer & feel… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories aging, Benjamin Brandenburg, friendship, infertility, social media

THE LAST SATURDAY OF THE SUMMER • by AJ Skelly

September 5, 2020Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

“Come on, Teagan Jane. Let’s go.” Jarrett pulled me to my feet. “Where are we going?” It was the last Saturday night of the summer. Senior year started next week. “Let’s just go. I can’t be still anymore.” I let… Continue Reading →

Romance, Stories AJ Skelly, friendship, stars, teenagers

OPTIONS • by Andrée Gendron

August 15, 2020Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

Jane, my best friend ever since junior high, cornered me after work to ask what was going on. She hadn’t seen nor heard from me in weeks. She and others must have left me a million text messages. I never… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories Andrée Gendron, friendship, unwanted pregnancy

REDEMPTION • by Ben von Jagow

June 18, 2020Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

Mah shoots. I check to make sure he’s behind the line. He catches me peeking and points to the footprint his damp sock has left behind. It was fair. “Fine,” I say. “Come on bro.” There’s too much emphasis on… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories Ben von Jagow, drinking games, friendship

NOTHING FOR CHRISTMAS • by Templeton Moss

December 2, 2019Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

Matthew and John met under the Fourth Street bridge as they often did. But this was no ordinary meeting. Tonight was a special occasion. Each man carried a cardboard box under his arm which had been wrapped up in great… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Literary, Stories Christmas, financial hardship, friendship, gifts, homelessness, Templeton Moss

MAGIC PIZZA ROLLS • by Brendon Arnold

November 18, 2019Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

A sudden blanket of sunlight nearly dragged the exhausted companions to their knees. The grips of the Endless Forest now out of reach behind them, the three proceeded west. A steady, refreshing breeze kept their spirits up, though they could… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Stories Brendon Arnold, friendship, imagination, quests

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

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