Attack crab 234 Words Duke enjoyed feeding his crab pals at noon from his isolated beachfront house along the Pacific Ocean outside Lincoln City Oregon USA. His ten or twenty buddies had learned that he would toss out commercial crab feed at noon every day. … Continue reading Crab Cocktail
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Mythology
Word count 595 “Good idea to walk by the canal today Roger.” “Right, the weather is great Susie.” “How are your studies going?” “I’m about to finish my thesis.” “What’s the title?” “Traditional magic.” “Did you learn about casting spells and curses? Is there any … Continue reading Mythology
Candy
Not what they got Word count 402 Their leader Joe started off the post Halloween meeting. “How did you do Henry?” “I did fine Joe. I got two kilograms total. Mostly the usual, but two Big Hunks. My year is made. Of course my … Continue reading Candy
Rash
Like That Word count 543 Duke Maples woke up on Friday with a rash all over his body. It felt like fire and the itching drove him crazy. He told his wife Mabel to call his office and let them know that he was going … Continue reading Rash
Rescued From Aliens
Couldn't afford a Tesla picture Word count 507 I know I’m not the first to wish for a do over or a time machine to change what I’ve done. My fights with wife Betty had become more extreme over little things. Her haircut, me … Continue reading Rescued From Aliens
Return To Belle Lake
With legs, the better to grab you. Word count 349 “How do you feel about coming back to our house Shere.” “Duke all I know is that the Federals say it is completely safe. They checked the burned ruins of mad doctor Simon’s place and … Continue reading Return To Belle Lake
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
Valentine’s Day Massacre
Word count 1192 Special Report To Stumptown Magazine by Elmer Jakes February 10, 20xx I was at her bedside when Ginger Smith uttered her last words. “Why did Ted do this? I thought that we loved each other.” Ginger didn’t know that Ted Hamer … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Massacre
Camping
All that was left 1 Duke had been dating Sally for a week and decided it was time to get the relationship on a higher level. If she agreed with his suggestion, he thought the two of them had it made. Camping in the … Continue reading Camping