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)
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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
Summer Jobs
Like that unpaved road, but wider, gray, and different surroundings Word count 825 While at Portland State College, I got summer jobs with the Oregon Highway Department as an engineer aide in 1964 and 1965. I qualified by taking an exam which was made … Continue reading Summer Jobs
Back To Back Belly To Belly (Warning R or X)
Penelope manifesting Word Count 582 Jordan woke up shortly after midnight but didn’t know why. He turned over to check with his wife Janet, but she wasn’t there. He then remembered she had gone on a tour to sell her book “What You … Continue reading Back To Back Belly To Belly (Warning R or X)
Full Circle
At least it is orange bellied Word count 1086 Bill Tope and Doug Hawley When I was eight years old and newly installed in the house my parents bought for our family, I received the ultimate answer to my dreams--for that week: nothing less … Continue reading Full Circle
The Vorg
Aliens - Good or Bad? Shoot first or talk first Word count 839 The Vorg Bill Tope and Doug Hawley Sally was standing at the kitchen window over the sink one night, peering into the darkness, when the saucer landed in her back … Continue reading The Vorg
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