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KINDLING • by M. Jonquil

December 1, 2020Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

“Make a note, Edgardo,” the Monsignor said to me on the way back to his summer residence amid the opulent gardens of the palacio above the cathedral. “The shrieks of the heretic as the flame first touches her body are… Continue Reading →

Historical, Horror, Stories M. Jonquil, priests, The Inquisition

JOSEPH’S BLESSING • by Carla Lancken

August 9, 2018Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

Before the two of them had sipped their drinks, the old landline rang in the other room. Father Collins put his mug down. He excused himself and limped away. While Father was tending to church business, Mrs. Harding reached into… Continue Reading →

Mystery / Suspense, Stories Carla Lancken, poisoning, priests

HIS GREAT PLAN • by Gary Duncan

June 20, 2018Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

There’s a dirty brown puddle at the bottom of West Street where the snow has melted and turned to sludge. Not that many years ago she would have dived in with both feet, splashing till her socks and trousers were… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories churches, death of a parent, Gary Duncan, priests

FIREPROOF • by Jack Spies

January 18, 2018Every Day Fiction 15 Comments

The Reverend Max Walker and his wife, Elizabeth, live a happy, contented life in Pleasant Junction, New Hampshire. Every Sunday, Reverend Max, as his parishioners affectionately call him, delivers a modest sermon in a small white church. Max is an… Continue Reading →

Horror, Stories Jack Spies, priests, the Devil

A WHITE CRANE RISES • by Chet Ensign

December 14, 2017Every Day Fiction 24 Comments

The priest stood knee-deep in the shallow water of the bay, watching his town burn. He’d been awakened by the guns at dawn, forced to flee soon after. It was late afternoon but still they blazed on, though the siege… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories birds, Chet Ensign, priests, war

DEAD AS A DODO • by Derek McMillan

June 15, 2015Every Day Fiction 20 Comments

“It’s a good to see you, Finn.” Father Michael’s smile was as welcoming as ever. Finn reflected that although the policemen always seemed to be getting younger, surely the priests did not. He had known Father Michael all his life… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Stories Derek McMillan, priests, technology

THE VICAR’S LAPTOP • by Derek McMillan

August 4, 2014Every Day Fiction 55 Comments

Well, I don’t know about you but I find I have a lot to do of a Sunday. There is the car to wash, the lawn to mow and those flowerbeds are not going to weed themselves, are they? And… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Stories churches, Derek McMillan, music, priests, technology
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