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THOUGHTS LIKE MAGGOTS • by David Vonderheide

January 8, 2022Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

The brownies kicked in as he settled his canoe on the water. It was a cool morning, breaking off from a string of muggy September days, and a mist hung over the glassy river. He checked his watch: 5:13am, thirty… Continue Reading →

Horror, Stories boating, David Vonderheide, drugs, job interviews, psychosis

COTERIE • by Jacob Pérez

April 21, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

“Doin’ it myself,” Chris said, lighting a cigarette and inhaling. These are going to kill you. “Yeah?” he said, trying to pay attention to his task over the sound of distant voices. “So can drinking sodas.” Chris looked at his… Continue Reading →

Horror, Stories cigarettes, death, Jacob Pérez, psychiatric disorders, psychosis

ZUGZWANG • by Scott D’Accordo

February 2, 2018Every Day Fiction 8 Comments

On the train to Detroit some of the guys were playing cards, two were reading, most sleeping. Eddie was alone in the back of the car, smoking and staring out the window. I got up and sat next to him.… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories baseball, psychosis, Scott D'Accordo, sports

LONG AND GRACEFUL • by Michael P. Boettcher Jr.

September 24, 2015Every Day Fiction 24 Comments

Trey looked out the windshield and saw a deserted boat ramp. He was confused as to why his mother had driven them here instead of to swim class. Trey wouldn’t have minded really, Violet was the one who loved to… Continue Reading →

Horror, Stories drowning, medication, Michael P. Boettcher Jr., psychosis, siblings

THE TEDDY BEAR WHO WAS HITLER • by Carl Steiger

September 12, 2013Every Day Fiction 17 Comments

The teddy bear was Hitler. Josh knew that for a fact. Why else would Josh be holding the gun at the bear’s head? Josh didn’t know how Hitler had got into his run-down house. He couldn’t have snuck over with… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories Carl Steiger, medication, police, psychosis

WAITING TO POUNCE • by Steve Goble

December 3, 2008Every Day Fiction 17 Comments

It’s always there, stalking, somewhere near. Hot moist breath on the back of my neck. Skittery footsteps crunching parchment autumn leaves. A harsh, whispered laugh inches from my ear. But I never see it. The most I ever get is… Continue Reading →

Horror, Stories paranoia, psychosis, shadow entities, Steve Goble
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