Word Count 1969 I don't know if there was a jury, but I like this picture. By Bill Tope and Doug Hawley I sat alone at the long, curving walnut bar in the tavern in the middle of the day. I had been … Continue reading Suborned
Tag: Down In The Dirt
AA
Word count 910 Bill Tope and Doug Hawley "I went to an AA meeting the other night," said Tom, taking a sip of his drink. “A what?" I inquired with little interest. We were nursing bloody Marys the afternoon following another night of debauchery. We … Continue reading AA
Another Day After (Bill Tope and Doug Hawley)
help needed Word Count 972 Another Day After Bill Tope And Doug Hawley "I went to an AA meeting the other night," said Tom, taking a sip of his drink. A what?" I inquired with little interest. We were nursing bloody Marys the … Continue reading Another Day After (Bill Tope and Doug Hawley)
Trauma
Believable or not, only an approximate image, but that attractive Word count 612 I was going to college and hung out at a hamburger stand a block away from school. Adams had good burgers and I liked the personnel. There was a young male … Continue reading Trauma
Riding Writers
Photo by Mike Bird on Pexels.com Word count 1619 I got my degree in literature on June 5 a few years ago. Big deal. My parents didn’t care, didn’t go to the ceremony. I didn’t either. They wanted me to get a real job and … Continue reading Riding Writers
Death Row Magazine
After the meal dessert Word Count 571 “This month’s exclusive article is on the final meals for the inmates before they are put to death. We have been to many prisons in several states which have the sense to deprive the dregs of society, the … Continue reading Death Row Magazine
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
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
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
Ageless Love
Not writer and editor Word count 537 The two teens were walking home along a forested country road. She looked at him and said “Duke, your fly is open.’ After looking around and not seeing anyone, he zipped up. “Sandra, you’ve got pine needles on … Continue reading Ageless Love
Doug Hawley 