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100-word Stories

Drabble a story of exactly 100 words. Just because the form is short doesn't mean you can skimp on the basics of a good story. A story with a beginning, middle, and end, and include conflict and resolution. A story built around a prompt, random thought, or blurb collected in my notes. Everyone should write a drabble a week.

Extinction

Extinction

It’s impossible to see! It’s impossible to not see! Where the hell is it? It’s there every single day, 24 hours a day. And whatever you...

On Day One

On Day One

The question, “What Will You Do On Day One?” This followed by a rehearsed, blah, blah, blah… really? Let’s be real. In no particular...

Sign of the Times

Sign of the Times

Mid-morning and the temperature was already in the 90s and there she (or he, does it really matter) stood with a sign seeking help? Like...

Infinity

Infinity

Sitting on the patio this cloudless night, can see zillions of stars, blinking away and wonder… When did this thing we call a universe...

Shoelaces

Shoelaces

Here I stand and pause. Briefly, I look back and consider all I am leaving behind, friends and family, and chaos and grief. I could go...

Voice From the Past

Voice From the Past

Sitting, editing a story, I pause and notice the nearby printer has powered-up. Why? Momentarily squirreled… I quickly return to the task...

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