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THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER • by A. R. Hansen

November 8, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

The princess stands at the window, her palms pressed against the glass. She is watching a knight approach the tower door far below her and is admiring the way that he walks. Each step is silent and precise so as… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Humour / Satire, Stories A. R. Hansen, dragons, fairytales, hunger, knights, royalty

THE TEXAN BEGS A FLAVOR • by James Flanagan

October 6, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

Randle lowered his Stetson and nodded. An after-image singed his retina as he crossed through the gateway to the back of the queue. Along a dusty road, a line of people snaked towards a diner with a neon sign blinking… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories hunger, James Flanagan, memories

FRESH FISH • by Will Hearn

February 17, 2018Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

Another windblown day, the humps in the sand like mountains. There’s a scent in the breeze, fresh fish, or maybe shrimp. The smell came from near the water, but it would be worth it if he got there before any… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories beaches, crabs, hunger, seagulls, survival, Will Hearn

AN APPLE A DAY • by S. Benjamin Elko Jr.

November 25, 2017Every Day Fiction 3 Comments

Dillon grimaced as he gazed around his mini-fridge for the fifth time tonight; three Pop Cola cans, an old box of beef Lo Mein from Zhang’s corner stand, and a carton of Quik Fruit. Absentmindedly, he picked at the hives… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories bees, genetically modified food, hunger, S. Benjamin Elko Jr.

INDIGESTIBLE BOOKS • by Ronald M. Larsen

November 10, 2017Every Day Fiction 9 Comments

I’m one (perhaps the last one) of those genetically mutated humans who thrives on cellulose and ink to the exclusion of all other food. When Papa died in ’90, I bought a huge collection of books at the Ossing estate… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Science Fiction, Stories books, hunger, Ronald M. Larsen

DARK MEAT • by Chris Antenen

April 26, 2013Every Day Fiction 11 Comments

They chewed. Mouths closed, looking down, they chewed. Each had a fork poised, eyes on their plates, choosing the next bite. He was first, speared a large piece of stringy meat, and scraped it into his mouth over his teeth,… Continue Reading →

Horror, Stories cats, Chris Antenen, dogs, flooding, hunger
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