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RING OF TRUTH • by Nancy Brewka-Clark

January 4, 2018Every Day Fiction 11 Comments

“Are you serious?” Amanda hoped the scorn in her voice would disguise her excitement. “I’ve never heard of La Rana.” David laughed. “The Suedos family isn’t exactly into tourism. The last time anybody dropped in on them it was probably… Continue Reading →

Mystery / Suspense, Stories Nancy Brewka-Clark, theft

(UN)FAIR WARNING • by Brian Borrough

August 4, 2017Every Day Fiction 24 Comments

When Benny first spied the new bicycle in the kitchen, the surprise so blindsided him, even on his birthday, that he thought it was a cruel joke. He’d grown to expect his dreams to stay out of reach, yet there… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories bicycles, Brian Borrough, lies, theft

BRAINIES • by Fred D. White

May 7, 2017Every Day Fiction 7 Comments

“We like to think of them as new-life undergarments, Mr. Byrd,” Cynthia the saleswoman proclaimed as she held up one of the latest Brainies (a Chess Master Brainie) by the sleeves, “for the simple reason that they can change your… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories Fred D. White, salespeople, theft

LAUGHING LARRY • by Derek McMillan

September 14, 2015Every Day Fiction 14 Comments

Laughing Larry earned his nickname by being the most miserable soul in Shoreditch. He was not a philanthropist. He was not an animal lover. So when I saw him lobbing a beefsteak over a ten foot wall I was interested.… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Mystery / Suspense, Stories crime, Derek McMillan, informants, theft

JUST BEHIND THE EAR • by Owen Rapine

April 12, 2015Every Day Fiction 20 Comments

Carter probably shouldn’t have taken it. Better judgment, reason, instinct — hell, even conscience had all told him no, that grabbing this wasn’t worth the trouble, that the fence wouldn’t even be able to move it. Of course, Carter took… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Stories crime, Owen Rapine, theft

FARMER LEON’S PUMPKIN PATCH • by Paul A. Freeman

October 28, 2014Every Day Fiction 132 Comments

Brad’s car cruised to a halt on the empty country lane adjacent to Leon Whale’s pumpkin field. A plump full moon rode high in the night sky, casting deep shadows around everything it touched. In the pallid moonlight, even from… Continue Reading →

Horror, Stories Halloween, Paul A. Freeman, pumpkin patch, pumpkins, theft

GET IN SHAPE AND MAKE MONEY AT THE SAME TIME • by David Macpherson

May 17, 2014Every Day Fiction 10 Comments

Emily, Martha and the other three from the boost crew got out of van for the fourth time this morning. They were at a CVS parking lot. Martha looked at her sister, “All I said was I wanted to join… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Mystery / Suspense, Stories David Macpherson, theft

MAUD • by Stephen Duffin

July 11, 2011Every Day Fiction 42 Comments

Maud turned up her hearing aid to eavesdrop on the blazing row. Raised voices blasted through the second-hand bookshop.  Insults poisoned the morning air.  Maud cherished each stinging word, her eyes sparkling with mischief.  I sense an opportunity, she thought,… Continue Reading →

Mystery / Suspense, Stories customer service, Stephen Duffin, theft

THE LESSON • by Avis Hickman-Gibb

September 21, 2007Every Day Fiction 29 Comments

I was six years old when I was branded a thief. You understand that I don’t mean literally branded — I escaped that! I mean I was caught red-handed with stolen goods. There was no doubt but I was guilty.… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories Avis Hickman-Gibb, police, theft

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