short story
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The Morning After Vodka
“It’s scary to feel so much in so little time. I haven’t found my grip for one and another comes in already. Nobody wants to explain and elaborate. They just want to throw what they don’t like away and remain happy. There’s nothing wrong with being happy but I can’t be happy all the time.… Continue reading
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He is Elusive
“He is elusive,” she said. “He’s full of chivalry and knew what lay ahead. But then he lost his grace, we’re entwined in his bed.” Continue reading
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A Five-Sentence Life Story
Groom forgot its existence, his mind occupied with the wedding. Father gave it away to his young and impressionable son. Continue reading
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Lost Christmas (a “Dead Republic” Story)
An explosion 50 kilometers away jolted Kiko awake. The windowless walls of his room didn’t give him a view of the destruction outside. It didn’t matter. Kiko had seen the aftermath of a Kraken unleashing its power too many times. 06:59. He glanced at the metal wall clock near the door before grabbing his black… Continue reading
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A Three-Sentence Story About Three People
He loves her but she’s too blind to notice. She loves him but he’s too proud to care. Continue reading
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Nancy
What is it about you? Under the noon sun you lay down, and I prop myself beside you. Silence surrounds us as we drift into an expected yet unplanned slumber. The birds nestle on their trees watching us. Their eyes fixate on us like we are some predators feigning sleep that will pounce on them… Continue reading
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Lucky
Like two vines fighting dominion over space, their arms and legs intertwined with each other’s. She spread her legs and let him enter. Moans and groans bounced off my walls while my bed trembled with illicit ecstasy. Continue reading
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Alexander the Great Fool
Then I met him. That man. Fancy clothing. He smiled. Gave me a tip. Asked for my name. After duty, we met again. A drink, he bought me, or two, or three. Told me a story of wealth, of celebrity. He worked with stars who drove fast cars. If I wanted, he could help me.… Continue reading
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Skinny Love and the Bagel
Gina Watson had fifteen minutes left before a fairy took away her life. After emptying her glass of water, she stood from the table and the bagel fell from her hat to the floor. Continue reading
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Xenflexio
No burn marked my neck as a shower of flames fell from the sadistic heaven. I expected to be seared but nothing of the sort occurred. Heaven’s wrath didn’t terrify me, for I knew the flames were illusion like the paradise that they promised. So I ran away from it all and I told myself… Continue reading
Xeno Hemlock 