Two men were out for a drive. They could have been father and son, but were not. They were just friends, the younger one taking the older one for a … Continue reading One Last Adventure by Duane L. Herrmann
The Cake by Linda McKenney
The house was deeply quiet as everyone was asleep. Leaving the coolness of the window fan in her bedroom, she slinked out the door into the July heat of the … Continue reading The Cake by Linda McKenney
Fireflies Among the Bedrock by Linda Freedland
I sat, overlooking the green lush hills of Sorrento. I came here to escape. Escape the rejection, the humiliation of a marriage in shambles, the pain of watching the devastated … Continue reading Fireflies Among the Bedrock by Linda Freedland
As My Mother Told Me by Duane L. Herrmann
It was an early summer evening. The sun had just set. In the gradually increasing darkness, little lights began to rise from the tall grass. As they rose, they also … Continue reading As My Mother Told Me by Duane L. Herrmann
Schroon Lake Haiku by Leslie Sittner
one-room log cabinisolated in the woodsout-house, spring water darkness. the bonfirefireflies guide us to the dockwhere we catch sunfish toast fish on a stickover fire. dip in buttermelted in soup … Continue reading Schroon Lake Haiku by Leslie Sittner
Operation: Investigation – Exo-three by Duane L. Herrmann
“Gorak!” Barked Team Leader soundlessly. “If you don't comply, you'll be sent back and someone else will finish this Observation!” “Yes, Your Most Excellent Expediency,” Gorak stammered in response. “I … Continue reading Operation: Investigation – Exo-three by Duane L. Herrmann
THE FLAVOR OF VINEGAR by Nicky Falck
When Richard ate a pickled red pepper on a dare, it did not invoke a similar degree of risk had he agreed to bungee jump off a cliff, nor did … Continue reading THE FLAVOR OF VINEGAR by Nicky Falck
Proctor is a Mean Old Man by Duane L. Herrmann
“I dare you to write the truth about Mr. Proctor,” Jimmy taunted. “All right. I will!” Terry exclaimed. 'No. Don't do it.” Siri protested. 'Mr. Proctor is a mean old … Continue reading Proctor is a Mean Old Man by Duane L. Herrmann
Every Person Would be Taught by Duane L. Herrmann
If it were up to me every person would be taught that this life is a preparatory stage for our real life after death. Just as a fetus in the … Continue reading Every Person Would be Taught by Duane L. Herrmann