Word count 920 Bill Tope (mostly) and Doug Hawley I greeted a new face at the bus stop today, a big, florid, puffy fellow who rather resembled a pink marshmallow. He introduced himself as “John,” and said he usually rides the 12 bus. … Continue reading Liar
Tag: Topiary
Le Penseur
Word count 438 Le Penseur Bill Tope & Doug HawleyStan sat before the 1980s-vintage television set, unmoving. He was just dimly aware that his torso and limbs were arranged in the same posture as Rodin's "The Thinker," only in flesh tones instead of … Continue reading Le Penseur
Spoils
Word count 367 Closest I could get in free Pixabay. Bill Tope and Doug Hawley The driver Joe Jacobs of the car spotted something lying in the road up ahead. Puzzled, he braked, and the car rolled to a stop about ten feet … Continue reading Spoils
Then She Said (mostly Bill Tope)
Watching the news. They have different responses. Word count 1000 "Look at this BS on TV," cried Riley, scoffing at the cable news report one evening before supper. "What is it?" asked Tricia, pausing in front of the set to stare at the … Continue reading Then She Said (mostly Bill Tope)
Licorice
Not many good choices for Licorice, but at least this is tasty Word count 2989 I had been working in the University of the Filipinas anthropology department for several years, when I got the break of my career. I was awarded a decent sized grant … Continue reading Licorice
Dark And Stormy
Not only that, but there's a bad moon on the rise Word count 386 Warning - appropriate for bad taste. It was 10:11PM and the wind was raging and the rain was frightful. The house was shaking and creaking. I could have tolerated it if … Continue reading Dark And Stormy
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
A Life Examined
The end Word count 1083 Found in a Recorder of the Deceased Well that felt like the big one. At least the first jolt. OK, I had been warned. The docs said I should stop with the alky and pills, but I thought that I … Continue reading A Life Examined
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