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Peter Wood

Peter Wood is an attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina where he lives with his surly cat and patient wife. He has had stories published in Asimov’s, Daily Science Fiction, Stupefying Stories and Every Day Fiction.

HASENPFEFFER • by Peter Wood

July 15, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

“Hasenpfeffer,” Cecil said. No sign of a break in the weather. Just gray skies and drizzle to the horizon on the interstate. “Shit,” his wife said in the passenger seat. “I was doing voice to text. I have to start… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories love, marriage, Peter Wood, road trip

THE AGE OF VICTORIA • by Peter Wood

May 20, 2019Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

Councilor Greg Hughes loved the Victoria Day parade in Eganville, Ontario until he had to run the damned thing by himself. No town councilor ever wanted to organize the annual event — especially in an election year. Voters could lash… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Stories auditions, parades, Peter Wood, politicians, Victoria Day

THE REAL STORY OF THE FIRST CANADIAN THANKSGIVING • by Peter Wood

October 9, 2017Every Day Fiction 15 Comments

Professor Henri Dubois materialized behind a rock outcropping. Dizzy and disoriented, he fought the urge to throw up. His wrist tracker said October 9, 1578. A half hour until the auto retrieval yanked him back to Carlton University in 21st… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Science Fiction, Stories academia, Canada, Canadian Thanksgiving, Peter Wood

DOOMSDAY • by Peter Wood

September 1, 2017Every Day Fiction 27 Comments

Balancing her backpack and the box of doughnuts from Krispy Kreme, Jenny opened the door to the cramped student apartment she shared with Mark. She was surprised to see him still sitting at the kitchen table, two laptops going full… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Stories, Surreal cats, EDF's Birthday, Peter Wood, writers

THE RETURN OF LORD SIMCOE • by Peter Wood

August 7, 2017Every Day Fiction 26 Comments

“Civic Holiday? Only Canada could come up with a generic name for a national holiday,” Nora snorted. She took a long sip of her Labatts and looked out the window of the Eganville Hotel at rain pouring into the Bonnechere… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Science Fiction, Stories online dating, Peter Wood, prepping

COLD PIZZA • by Peter Wood

July 1, 2017Every Day Fiction 14 Comments

The President of the United States extended his hand to the Canadian ambassador. “Ambassador Mackenzie, so nice to see you.” Mackenzie, a burly bearded man, resembled a lumberjack. His fiery red hair almost matched his maple leaf lapel pin. He… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Stories ambassadors, Canada, Peter Wood, pizza, President of the United States

A TWIST TOO FAR • by Peter Wood

November 8, 2016Every Day Fiction 46 Comments

The antennae sprang from the cashier’s head. Jim rolled his eyes. He had come to the North Carolina mountains to exorcise writer’s block. He didn’t need another pull-the-rug-from-under-you plot twist. He had enough bad ideas on his own. Aliens did… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Stories elections, Peter Wood, politicians, writers

BLIND SIDE • by Peter Wood

July 11, 2016Every Day Fiction 24 Comments

Mike wondered if Coach Phillips was just jerking him around. “You want me to pick a team?” Coach Phillips scratched his sizable gut. “That’s right, Zoner. You and Abrams. First in the alphabet and last.” Mike fingered the Star Trek… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Stories gridiron football, Peter Wood, physical education, sports, Star Trek

YOU’RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME • by Peter Wood

March 11, 2015Every Day Fiction 38 Comments

Tim looked up from filling his tank and saw a middle-aged man. Tim’s mobile phone rang. Damn, it was his secretary again. “Yes, Sylvia… The meeting’s at three.” He sighed. “Can’t you do anything yourself? … No, you can’t leave… Continue Reading →

Inspirational, Stories gas stations, lawyers, Peter Wood

WELL, THAT’S JUST SUPER • by Peter Wood

February 16, 2015Every Day Fiction 43 Comments

Larry looked up from endless raking and saw Joe, his neighbor, leap thirty feet, with a single bound, to the roof next door. Joe adjusted the satellite dish. With a mighty breath, Joe shot the leaves from the gutters onto… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Stories Peter Wood, superheroes

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