The body tells the story before and after Word count 221 It seems like I’d been caged forever, but I’m sure that it was only a few days. I suppose that I might consider my imprisonment my fault, but I blame my family. They … Continue reading Cell
Tag: Nugget Tales
Short
But built Word count 1394 Duke and Gary, actuaries for a large Portland insurance company, were having lunch together. As usual they were complaining about their treatment as short guys. Duke started off with “You know we are usually ignored and stats prove that … Continue reading Short
Better
Turn off Word count 816 The Interview Before The Pilot “This is Jason Atkins for ‘Divertissement Dialogue’ where we find out what’s up in entertainment. Our guest tonight is Duke Hanley. Tell us about your new show appearing on Fox starting June 12.” “Thanks for … Continue reading Better
Fly
By the millions Word count 669 Locals from Igaluit on Baffin Island north of mainland Canada found what appeared to be odd pebbles which were exposed when the recent heat wave melted a layer of snow. As the sun warmed the “pebbles”, their shells broke … Continue reading Fly
Californication
Hell on earth - fires, floods, freeze, drought Word count 5129 Oregonian Special Californication Issue February 10, 2045 Over the last few years, the trickle of people moving north into the greater northwest has gone from a trickle to a torrent. The population table … Continue reading Californication
Smart Car
Word count 33238 1. Introduction I get into my car and am greeted by “You’re looking good today Duke. I see that your blood pressure has improved and your pulse is a healthy 63.” “Yes and you too are looking good Carl. I see that … Continue reading Smart Car
ATTACK
Part of the damage Word Count 919 (Or Don’t Have A COW, Man) Just to be safe, one of the Secret Service men brought the letter to the President, even though he was certain there was nothing to it. The letter had been … Continue reading ATTACK
Bike Killer
Rider thrown ten feet Word count 1008 I don’t drive. Everywhere I need to go I can walk, bus or taxi. I take a bus to my job at Hadleys Department Store in the Consumer Help Department. You should know that I am a highly … Continue reading Bike Killer
Doug Hawley 