Word count 438 Le Penseur Bill Tope & Doug HawleyStan sat before the 1980s-vintage television set, unmoving. He was just dimly aware that his torso and limbs were arranged in the same posture as Rodin's "The Thinker," only in flesh tones instead of … Continue reading Le Penseur
Two Seconds
Bill Tope and Doug Hawley Word count 256 "Your hands aren't bound, are they?" she hissed at him for not helping her with the trash."With golden chains, darlin'," he replied, smiling broadly from the lawn chair and holding up hishands. His fingers fluttered. "I can't … Continue reading Two Seconds
Me Myself
Word Count 1059 Bill Tope & Doug Hawley“Why are all of these people ghosting me?” Steven exclaimed, addressing an empty room.“People have things to do,” counseled Willy, Steven's inner self. “They’re busy. They can’t just wait around breathlessly for your emails and then respond … Continue reading Me Myself
Me Myself (Bill Tope and Doug Hawley)
Word count 1058 Me, Myself Bill Tope & Doug Hawley“Why are all of these people ghosting me?” Steven exclaimed, addressing an empty room.“People have things to do,” counseled Willy, Steven's inner self. “They’re busy. They can’t just wait around breathlessly for your emails … Continue reading Me Myself (Bill Tope and Doug Hawley)
Marine Recruitment (Tope & Hawley)
Word count 1021 Secretary of War Pete “Happy Hour” Hegseth approached the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office and asked the president, “Have you had a chance to read my recruitment proposal for the Marines, sir?” “Of course I had the chance,” replied Trump. “What did … Continue reading Marine Recruitment (Tope & Hawley)
Trump Cedes Designs on Greenland; Wants Australia Instead
The Peodent is excited to learn that kangaroos have three vaginas Skewers 47iq - you've been warned Word count 843 In an interview on Meet the Press on Sunday, Conqueror-in-Chief Donald J. Trump said that he no longer seeks to annex Greenland. Instead, he has … Continue reading Trump Cedes Designs on Greenland; Wants Australia Instead
The Missing Linc (Tope & Hawley)
word count 1900 The Missing Linc Bill Tope & Doug Hawley"What's the story, doc?" asked Linc, addressing his family physician in the examination room at the local clinic. Linc was just completing his annual compulsory physical exam."Vell, Mr. Lincoln," said the doctor, affecting … Continue reading The Missing Linc (Tope & Hawley)
Her Sister’s Funeral
Word Count 1179 Bill Tope and Doug HawleyOn the day of her sister's funeral, long after the graveside service, Bailey sat in the rain while the workmen backfilled Emily's grave. In deference to Bailey, the men said nothing. Only their shovels made whispering sounds … Continue reading Her Sister’s Funeral
The Odyssey of Ellison
Word count 1479 Bill Tope and Doug Hawley Looking Back Ellison stood in her lavish garden, staring across the expanse of hydrangea, bougainvillea and sundry other plants, at her husband of 20 years. He was standing over the BBQ grill, his usual place during the summer months. … Continue reading The Odyssey of Ellison
Evergreen
Word count 864 Where Mildred fed Bob Bill Tope and Doug Hawley Daphne and Stu stood at the picture window overlooking the front yard of their mother's home, talking quietly. "I don't know," said Daphne, "something's not right with Mom." Together they peered out the window … Continue reading Evergreen
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