Before mermaid encount Word count 428 On a fine day at my Southeast Portland house, I put on my bright white swimsuit and went out to my pool and imagined myself Julie* Adams in “The Creature From The Black Lagoon”. If I may be … Continue reading Monster, Mermaid, And Me
Read My Shorts
Not the best models (at least for me) Word count 1676 Mortality I have the body of a twenty year old. I keep it in the refrigerator for midnight snacks. I was worried when I was told that I was in room 205 … Continue reading Read My Shorts
The Lake
Belle Lake where there be monsters Word Count 668 Duke rushed into his house at 10AM on Saturday. After he shut the door, he bent over gasping for air. When he finally could speak, he said “Shere, you won’t believe what I just saw.” “Probably, … Continue reading The Lake
How To Become An Actuary
Not exactly actuarial math Word Count 653 As a youth I didn’t have any driving ambition. Not interested in working with my hands nor with my hands nor very good at it and no interesting hobbies that would lead to a career. I was good … Continue reading How To Become An Actuary
Killer Killer
Before the beard Word count 1152 I had been hoping to be invited into The Posse for some time. If you are too young to remember, or have been asleep for many years, here’s how we came to this. The world has always had … Continue reading Killer Killer
Home Again
Word count 545 Eleven year old Jimmy told his mother Jane that he wanted his father Ted back for Christmas. It was the only thing that he wanted – he didn’t want a new phone, clothes, or more video games. Just his father, who hadn’t … Continue reading Home Again
Frankencat
Word count 1563 I’ve been fairly happy since I re-animated Wendy. She wanted to leave me to get back to her bad boys after the first time I brought her back to life. I still believe that because she owed me her life, … Continue reading Frankencat
Errands
50 Words “Sorry I’m late hun. I had some errands to run after work”. “You must be beat. Let me get you a drink.” “I’m also a little spooked. I had the feeling I was being followed.” “That was me following you on your … Continue reading Errands
Betty’s New Boyfriend
Word count 755 “Hey Joe why don’t you come over today?” “I don’t think that I should while you are incapacitated. There isn’t anything we could do.” “We could talk, tell each other stories.” “Betty, we couldn’t do anything physical. Your lower back stiffness precludes … Continue reading Betty’s New Boyfriend
Silly Love Songs
Word count 455 The Many Loves of R. Penniman Lucille you can Keep A Knockin’ but you can’t come in. You’ve been Slippin’ And Slidin’ with Miss Ann By The Light Of The Silvery Moon and that ain’t right. Now I’m Ready Teddy to … Continue reading Silly Love Songs
Doug Hawley 