Audio Fiction Dot C O Dot U K
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264 episodes


Synopsis:

Got a minute? Well...maybe three or four? Then step up and let me tell you a story that puts the FLASH in flash fiction. In today’s hurry-up world, we’re all frazzled by our jobs, families, and those dang domestic responsibilities. So who’s got time for something like a story? Right? Just give me those three or four minutes. I’ll prune away the flowery adjectives. Kill the adverbs and cut the story down to its roots. Then lay out a smack-in-the-forehead finish. Not EXACTLY an ambush, but about as close as I can come without losing my literary license.


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Episodes:

WHAT ABOUT BOB?

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:56:05 GMT

What's a guy to do? An only brother with two sisters. Well...they figured it out. Somehow.

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WORLD TRAVELLERS

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:03:29 GMT

Agreeing on a destination for their international vacations was never easy. Compromise was off the table. Until...

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THE BOSS

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:25:02 GMT

Bosses. Love 'em or hate 'em...they can have a big impact on our lives. Sometimes...even change our lives.

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BITTERSWEET

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:18:07 GMT

Some decisions come easy. But some...some we struggle over. Oh....what to do?

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THEM

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:04:24 GMT

Driving at night can be treacherous. And...messy.

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BLACK & WHITE

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:11:56 GMT

Diversity. Equality. Inclusion. One day...hopefully... one day soon.

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THE MISSUS

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:05:23 GMT

What's in a name? Sometimes... more that you think.

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TIPPING POINT

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:21:43 GMT

Things can go on just so long before there's no turning back. Irreversible changes loom.

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THE GROOM

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:04:00 GMT

What? Get re-married? At their age? Oh my!

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THE CYCLE OF LIFE

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:10:00 GMT

Are you ready? The future is on a fast track and headed straight at you. Like it or not.

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THE ARGUMENT

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:32:00 GMT

Shouting. Yelling. All those busted dishes. Can it possibly get any worse?

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NIGHT NOISES

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:19:00 GMT

Ever wake up in the middle of the night? Hearing strange noises? Was it...was it real? A dream?

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DOUBLE BUBBAS

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:15:00 GMT

Same eyes. Same smile. Heck...same everything. Identical twins all the way.

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REBATE

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:10:00 GMT

Time for those New Year's resolutions. Made yours yet? They did.

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THE GIFT

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:51:00 GMT

Is it really better to give than receive? Maybe not this time.

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MERRY MOTIVATION

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Christmas is for kids. A most wonderful time of the year to teach and motivate. ...if they'll listen.

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KILLING FIELDS

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:28:00 GMT

"War is hell." William Tecumseh Sherman said that. Turns out even those words aren't strong enough.

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NEEDS

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:13:00 GMT

There's no shame in it. Denial will not help. Just own it...and it will pass. Maybe.

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DONE YET??

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:10:00 GMT

Ah...Thanksgiving. Families gathered around the table. Eager to dig in to the Tasty Tom Turkey. But not so fast...he's not done yet.

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SELF-MADE MAN

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:15:00 GMT

Pull yourself up by your bootstraps. Make something of yourself. Become a self-made man. And more...

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MONEY AIN'T FOR NUTHIN'

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:21:00 GMT

Living cheap is one thing. But living free? Well...that's a whole 'nuther thing.

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TOGETHERNESS

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:07:00 GMT

Twins. Identical even. Two peas in a pod. They would always remain close. Together in love.

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NEW NEIGHBOR

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:19:00 GMT

You might have a neighbor like him. Quiet. Reclusive. But probably not for the same reason as HIM!

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:13:00 GMT

Addiction. Craving. Obsession. No matter what it's called...substance abuse is a beast.

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MASS EXTINCTION

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:08:00 GMT

It has happened many times in the evolution of our planet. Mass Extinctions. And now...yet another??

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MISDIRECTION

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:15:00 GMT

Nobody like folks who brag about their kids. But getting even...retribution...that's only half the fun.

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ROCK THE BOAT

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:10:00 GMT

Back-and-forth. Port-to-starboard. Left-to-right. Rock the boat too hard... and bad things happen.

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RIVALS

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:12:00 GMT

Most times, rivalry is a good thing. Right? But sometimes...folks can take it too far. Way too far.

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INSECURITY

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:15:00 GMT

Raw hunger gnawing at his stomach. Wasting away. Starving. What's a young man to do?

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RED

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:10:00 GMT

Got neighbors? They certainly did. On ohhhh my! What a friendly one he was.

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FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:15:00 GMT

Erect stance. Oppositional thumbs. Acute sense of smell. Throughout all of human evolution our form adapted to meet our function.

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FLIGHTY

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:53:01 GMT

Love to fly...hate to fly. Take your pick. But some...they don't have a clue.

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GRAMPA SAID

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:54:24 GMT

With all those dollar signs in my eyes, it was my ears that should'a guided me. Next time when Grampa speaks...LISTEN!

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RECOGNITION

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:15:00 GMT

Bravery comes in many sizes and shapes. He...he was the bravest of all.

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THE SHUNNING

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:13:00 GMT

Shunned. Ostracized. It finally drove him mad. And then...

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DESTROYER

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:20:12 GMT

Got a tender ego? Lack self-confidence? Be careful. It might destroy your life.

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TIME TRAVELLER

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:07:00 GMT

Quantum physics says it’s possible. He changed “possible” to reality.

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PASSWORDS

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:36:49 GMT

10? 20? How many do you have? Be careful. Don’t let anyone see your list.

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JOBS

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:09:15 GMT

Some jobs are difficult. Some are easy. But some jobs… Some of them are just plain fun.

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POLLS

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:07:56 GMT

Another election year. Another campaign. And of course… All those polls to wade through. Oh… Which one to believe.

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THE LITTLE THINGS

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:12:15 GMT

We all do it sometimes. Overlook the details. The “little things.”

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TRUCKERS

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:15:00 GMT

Corn flakes. Lawnmowers. Televisions. How do they all magically appear in the stores. Well of course…truckers.

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THAT’S EXTRA

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:18:44 GMT

Miser? Penny-pincher? Oh… Uncle Walter was that… and so much more.

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TRANS

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:28:00 GMT

It’s a conundrum as old as mankind itself. How many of us really know who we are?

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ROSWELL

Thu, 30 May 2024 11:30:00 GMT

Gen-you-wine space artifacts? Cosmic phenomena? Well…you be the judge.

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THE DOOR

Thu, 23 May 2024 11:30:00 GMT

Kicked out. Shown the door. No matter how you put it…it can be downright disgraceful.

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MIND READER

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:30:00 GMT

Many wish they could do it. But Billy… He actually could.

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AMAZING MOM

Thu, 09 May 2024 11:16:00 GMT

Happy Mother’s Day. Or better yet… Happy Amazing Mother’s Day!

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KOYANAASQATSI

Thu, 02 May 2024 11:30:00 GMT

Ancient Hopi Indian belief or harbinger of what is to come? You be the judge.

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STRANDED

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:23:00 GMT

It was the cruise of a lifetime. South Pacific bliss. Until….

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SIGNALS

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:12:15 GMT

The signs aren’t always that obvious. But the signals… The signals are clear.

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THE MISER

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:56:58 GMT

Cheap? Frugal? Uncle Frank was way beyond that.

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ECLIPSED ECLIPSE

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:21:51 GMT

Are you ready for it? The eclipse? It’s going to be fascinating.… Maybe.

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REDEMPTION

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:14:51 GMT

It’s a time for hope. A time for joy. Happy Easter!

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A WIDOW’S TEARS

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:53:41 GMT

Marital bliss. Hang on to it as long as you can. Things can go south fast.

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Z-13

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:53:06 GMT

They’re everywhere. In our homes. Our cars. Computers. Soon they’ll pervade every aspect of society.

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JUSTICE

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:50:01 GMT

Indeed, justice comes in many forms. But seldom so vengeful as this.

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THE PHILOSOPHER

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:47:15 GMT

What is the meaning of life? What is Truth? The philosopher understood much more than that.

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WEIGHT LOSS

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:56:11 GMT

Drop 30 or 40 pounds in three weeks? Sounds too good to be true. Doesn’t it?

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THE ROMANTIC

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:36:32 GMT

Flowers? Chocolate? For Valentine’s Day he could do better than that.

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GOT’CHA

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT

Smile pretty. You’re famous. Well…busted, anyway.

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THE LIGHT

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:23:00 GMT

What do you see? But more importantly… What does HE see?

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DELIVERED AS PROMISED

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:15:00 GMT

He never broke his promise. Always kept his word. Maybe…maybe too well.

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INTERRED

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:30:00 GMT

‘Twas a stormy night the mysterious stranger arrived in the village.

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COLD FEET

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:24:00 GMT

They were one of those couples. Peas in a pod. Soulmates forever.

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THE CALENDAR

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:30:00 GMT

Here it is… Another new year. As you flip through the pages on your calendar… Don’t throw them away.

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THE OMEN

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 12:04:00 GMT

Aging. Getting older. We all do it everyday. Don’t we??

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YES THERE IS

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:33:00 GMT

Hear that…up on the roof? Hopefully it’s Santa.

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HOLIDAY DEPRESSION

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:30:00 GMT

It’s almost Christmas! Oh, the joy! Oh, the glitter! Well… For some maybe.

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PRECOCIOUS

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:30:00 GMT

Gifted? Talented? Or was he just plain clever?

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AGING

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:17:00 GMT

We’re all getting older. But some of us… not so gracefully.

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TURKEY DEE-LIGHT

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:43:17 GMT

He wasn’t just any old beautiful turkey. He was perfect.

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HOA

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:42:46 GMT

Upscale neighborhoods unfortunately come with way-upscale monthly fees.

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VACATIONERS

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:29:00 GMT

Vacations are supposed to fun. Places you crave to see. Right?

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PIANO MAN

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 22:01:44 GMT

This is one of my faves. Originally broadcast three years ago. Hope you enjoy it… again. Or maybe for the first time.

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HAUNTED

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:30:00 GMT

Halloween is spooky enough with all those ghosts, goblins, and ghouls. But this… This went too far.

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BONY TONY

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:27:00 GMT

Halloween. Time for ghosts and goblins. And don’t forget the skeletons.

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REFUND

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:15:00 GMT

Money Back Guarantee? Too good to be true? Hmmmmm?

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SHUT-DOWN

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:41:00 GMT

A disaster in the making. But then… at the last minute… well… you’ll see.

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FACE-TO-FACE

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:07:00 GMT

Facial recognition skills are difficult for some. But not for them.

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TWISTER

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:14:27 GMT

Floods. Fires. Hurricanes. Oh… and don’t forget… tornados.

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CANDLE IN THE WINDOW

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:59:29 GMT

Sometimes, when we find ourselves in such a dark place in our lives, we struggle for a little light.

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GPS

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:55:00 GMT

All that technology. All that speed. He was like a kid at Christmas.

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WHIPPED

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT

She controlled everything. Had him by the…ummm…you know.

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BIGGER

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:57:39 GMT

Heck of a thing when a town winds up a-sittin’ on the state line. Some pretty interesting folks somehow wind up there too.

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THE PEARL

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:54:49 GMT

Don’t YOU do it. Forget what is truly important in your life. HE did.

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FAMILY STYLE

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:00:56 GMT

Ever sit down in a restaurant and eat a meal family style? If you’re lucky… you may get to finish it.

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ESCAPE

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:42:00 GMT

Too late…the tipping point has been breached. Escape is our only option.

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FICKLE FRIENDS

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:09:41 GMT

Some friends just aren’t worth the effort.

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WHERE’S YER DADDY

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:04:49 GMT

Folk’s can be mean. Real mean. Especially those who should know better.

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SHANGRI-LA

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:46:34 GMT

Searching for something? That one thing that will give meaning to your life? Well… look no more.

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THE DO-OVER

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:05:00 GMT

Ever wish you had a second chance in life? Start over? Well… he got his.

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OLD LADIES

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:09:12 GMT

Health. Security. Safety. What can a bunch of old ladies do?

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A.I.

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:58:24 GMT

We used to say “They’re coming.” But now…now they’re finally here.

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THE GRUDGE

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:45:12 GMT

“War is hell.” General Sherman’s comments about the Civil War…so prophetic. So True.

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INVENTORY

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:20:11 GMT

Snake oil. Film-flam. No… these guys are way better salesmen than that.

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THE WAKE

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:42:54 GMT

A little girl’s innocence. As inspirational as her insight.

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THE BOX

Thu, 25 May 2023 11:20:00 GMT

Fill ‘er up. Ship ‘er back. Easy-peasy! Or is it?

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TIME TRAVELER

Thu, 18 May 2023 10:47:00 GMT

Forward…maybe okay. But travel back in time? Careful now.

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QUINTUPLETS

Thu, 11 May 2023 10:28:00 GMT

Five little bundles of joy. But all at the same time? What’s a mother to do?

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UNCLE WALTER

Thu, 04 May 2023 10:08:00 GMT

Lampshade on his head, he was always the life of the party. Well…until…

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IT

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:49:00 GMT

Well crafted IT was. Hand-made, too. A work of art.

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THE AUCTIONEER

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:22:57 GMT

Fame. Fortune. Cars and mansions. But still… something was missing.

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MONEY

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:41:00 GMT

Money! That proverbial root of all evil… and of course, taxes.

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THE COMPLIMENT

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:12:12 GMT

“Nice job.” “Way to go.” Everyone loves hearing a compliment. Right?

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INSTANT REPLAY

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:30:16 GMT

Baseball. America’s pass time. Watching our heros slugging it out.

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EGO

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:18:39 GMT

Hell of a thing…our ego. Especially when left unchecked.

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BLESS ME FATHER

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:55:29 GMT

Confession is good. Being sorry…pretty much required.

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BOOMER

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:15:19 GMT

Peace. Quiet. Serenity. Where have they all gone?

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GUTS & GLORY

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:14:07 GMT

Are you brave? Brave enough to risk your life like…ummm…this guy?

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BREAD WINNERS

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:59:28 GMT

Nine-to-fivers. Slaving away. Just trying to make a living.

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THE SECRET

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:44:31 GMT

Ever had a secret? A deep dark secret? Did you keep it?

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FIT BIT

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:51:15 GMT

Work out. Exercise. But better yet… rack up all those steps. Thousands of steps.

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SQUIRE

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 13:16:00 GMT

Assuming the Royal Throne is something that, perhaps, one should not “assume.”

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CROCODILE TEARS

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:51:00 GMT

Siblings, especially brothers, don’t always get along. Especially when rivalry runs rampant.

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MEANIE

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:56:00 GMT

He never learned to be nice. But given his life… nice was not a option.

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DISRUPTER

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:18:00 GMT

Sometimes new neighbors just don’t fit in.

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THE DARK SIDE

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:18:00 GMT

Dark magic can be evil. Sinister. But sometimes it can be so much more.

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CORRECTIONS

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 12:58:00 GMT

For the falsely convicted, prison is a terrifying place. Blind Justice indeed.

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RANDOLPH

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 13:13:33 GMT

Lookin’ for a good ol’ fashioned Christmas story? Well, go hang your Holly somewhere else. This Christmas tale is anything BUT that.

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ALEXA

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:09:21 GMT

Got your Christmas shopping finished? Maybe he should’ve considered something else.

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BOTTLED UP

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:15:53 GMT

Better than birthday wishes. Even Christmas wishes. Three wishes? And all of them granted? WHOA!!!

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BAD MATCH

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:03:00 GMT

Some marriages are made in heaven. But some…they end in hell.

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TURKEY DAY

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:59:02 GMT

Thanksgiving is a time we pause to give thanks. Well…MOST of us anyway.

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THE PICKER

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:30:23 GMT

Sure…we all get the blues from time to time. But he got ‘em every day.

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ANDROPHOBIA

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:53:07 GMT

Sometimes running away is okay. Sometimes it’s our only option.

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FORGOT

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:16:51 GMT

And you think you have “memory issues.” Wait’ll you hear this guy.

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SUPPERTIME

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:15:33 GMT

Three men on the menu. Three hungry witches. A strange brew indeed.

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TRAGEDY

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:53:26 GMT

He didn’t really just do that. Did he? He was the boy’s father. Here’s my email: williamrausch25@yahoo.com

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ASK YOUR FATHER

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:19:51 GMT

Coming of age can be tough for a young boy. For some…life-changing

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HOFBRAUHAUS

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:09:29 GMT

Oktoberfest means one thing. Well, okay, two. Beer. And of course…polka music

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CAFFEINATOR

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:51:47 GMT

She was the Queen of Caffeine. The Addict of Kick.

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CONDO

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:51:32 GMT

Gettin’ older. We all do it. Everyday. Hopefully we’ll all have as much fun as her.

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THE NEIGHBOR

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:39:54 GMT

It’s a vital service they provide. Those neighborhood watch groups. But maybe not so vital for some.

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CUTTER

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:45:14 GMT

Had to be genetic. She certainly didn’t learn this behavior.

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HONKY-TONK MAN

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:16:10 GMT

Hear that honky-tonk man. Bangin’ away? Let’s dance. And don’t forget his tip jar.

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DOG TALES

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:50:45 GMT

I warned Sparky not to follow my lawnmower so closely. But Sparky…Sparky never listened.

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CHAIR LYFT

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:55:59 GMT

Need a lift? So did he. Literally.

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MAGIC MAN

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:36:57 GMT

He was good. Uncle Frank fooled us every time. Except once. ….here’s my email: williamrausch25@yahoo.com

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MOTHERS & SONS

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:08:57 GMT

Special love. Unconditional. The love between mothers and sons.

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CREDIT

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:57:38 GMT

Having a good credit score is wonderful. A credit card…even better. Or…is it?

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FALLING LEAVES

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:02:45 GMT

They knew it couldn’t last forever. Just push it aside. But the day was coming.

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THE PROBLEM

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:43:02 GMT

A lot of us will develop this eventually. And if you do… don’t worry. There’s a pill for it.

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DEEP SLEEP

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:47:02 GMT

He should have dug in deeper under his quilts that cold night. Way deeper.

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OCD

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:36:53 GMT

A place for everything…everything in its place. That’s their mantra.

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AMNESIA

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:22:01 GMT

Forgetting things, for us, is troublesome. For him…it was essential.

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A.I.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:46:14 GMT

They finally went and did it. The A.I robots. Well…

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SPIDER MAN

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:47:12 GMT

Keep your X-ray vision and leaping tall buildings stuff. He didn’t need any of that. He was SPIDER MAN.

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ONE SIZE FITS ALL

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:40:49 GMT

Little too lose? Not tight enough?Doesn’t matter…”One Size Fits All.”

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PREACHER MAN

Thu, 26 May 2022 11:46:34 GMT

Hot dusty Alabama village and a hellfire preacher. What a combination.

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THE JUMPER

Thu, 19 May 2022 11:46:37 GMT

Angst? Anxiety? We all experience it from time to time. But thankfully not like him.

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THE MULE

Thu, 12 May 2022 11:39:42 GMT

Car theft. Smash-and-grabs. Child’s play when compared to international smuggling.

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OLD GOLD

Thu, 05 May 2022 11:40:32 GMT

Ever been broke? Really broke. Then you know really broke people do really desperate things.

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BILLY AND BART

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:05:21 GMT

Wanted: DEAD OR ALIVE. An ominous sentence hanging over one’s head. Well…’taint for some cowboys.

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WARMER

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:57:17 GMT

Happy Earth Day! Want to do something to help save the planet? Well then…you came to the right place.

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THE LONG GOODBYE

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:24:46 GMT

Some episodes are fun to write. Fun to tell. But this one…this one was hard.

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FACE TIME

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:58:12 GMT

He searched for her a long time. And when he stumbled upon her…he knew she was the one.

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BURNED

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:57:09 GMT

Been burned lately? Really burned? Well…get ready.

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DISCRIMINATION

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:58:38 GMT

Most of us have been victims of it at some time in our lives. Age Discrimination. But not like these two.

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SHAWN

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:12:53 GMT

Happy Saint Paddy’s Day, y’all. Here’s an Irish tale befittin’ the occasion.

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GIVE AND TAKE

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:41:20 GMT

You want it to be a happy one? Your marriage? Then you better work at it.

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THE NIGHTINGALE

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:15:13 GMT

Unprovoked. Malicious. The Great Bear attacked. This did not have to happen.

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SCAM ARTIST

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:23:46 GMT

Card tricks on street corners. Nickel and dime shenanigans mostly. Finally he hit the ultimate hoax.

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FIGURE SKATERS

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:52:02 GMT

They were a perfect pair. Poetry on ice. Amazing crowds with their…ummm…skills.

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SUPER BOWLERS

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:56:27 GMT

Whoo-whoo! It’s Super Bowl week. You ready to party? These guys thought they were.

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RAINMAKER

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 23:25:31 GMT

He promised that he could make it rain. Was it just a promise…or a threat?

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THE STRIPPER

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:00:39 GMT

We all have different vocations in life. Various jobs. Diverse professions. But not many of us can do what she does.

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TIME

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:49:55 GMT

Ever wish you could go back in time? Relive an old memory? See an old friend? Well… so did he.

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THERMOS BOTTLE

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:39:45 GMT

They work amazingly well… Thermos Bottles. Well… providing you follow the instructions.

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EXTINCTION

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 12:37:19 GMT

If you dig deep enough you’ll expose ancient secrets. Perhaps some are best left undisturbed.

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THE ARRANGEMENT

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 12:54:46 GMT

We forgot how to love. How to feel. Something had to be done. Quickly.

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PEANUT BUTTER SUPPER

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:11:40 GMT

It was someone’s birthday tonight. And that meant just one thing. They were going to have a peanut butter supper.

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THE COLLECTOR

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:34:46 GMT

Collectors…real collectors don’t just buy things. Or purchase. Or procure. No… not a’tall. They “acquire.”

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THE STUNTMAN

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 12:32:57 GMT

Been to a good movie lately? Ever wonder how the make EVERYTHING look so real?

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THE PATRIOT

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:47:42 GMT

He was not a bad man. Misunderstood. Shunned. But he was not a bad man.

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PERFECT PUMPKIN PIE

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 13:00:51 GMT

It was farmer Jones biggest cash crop every year. Five acres of Perfect Pumpkins. Pumpkin Pie Pumpkins. But this year….

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BABY

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:53:42 GMT

So much joy. Overwhelming happiness. Little Hannah brought so much into their lives. Perhaps too much.

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THE MOVIE STAR

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:48:31 GMT

Been to a good movie lately? No? Well, okay then…let’s go on the set and watch one being made.

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POPULATION CONTROL

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:44:28 GMT

136 souls. Never more. Never less. The village population never decreased. But worse...never grew.

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HORSESHOES

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:30:40 GMT

Everyone love the county fair. The animals. The rides. But most of all the contests to win the Grand Prize.

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HIGHER FEES

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:00:47 GMT

It wasn’t simply greed. It was status. He wanted more money. Actually...he needed it.

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18-Wheeler

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:12:31 GMT

Ready for a road trip? Well, climb in. All you can do is just sit there and ride along

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The Man Who Married 289 Women

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 11:45:30 GMT

Everyone likes a good story now an then. A wee bit of a yarn. But this one is a wee bit of a stretch.

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THE PYRAMID

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:22:20 GMT

The Great Pyramid? HA! Pharaoh Ramses had bigger things on his mind. Perhaps too big.

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TALK TO MYSELF

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:38:23 GMT

You do it. I do it. We all do. But some of us...perhaps too much. Way too much.

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NETFLIX

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:49:26 GMT

Old movies. New movies. Horror movies. Happy movies. I love ‘em all. Especially when they’re FREE.

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MY SIDE OF THE BED

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:37:46 GMT

Can’t sleep? Me too. But my insomnia stems from a far more serious cause.

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TYRANT

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:47:31 GMT

They hated their king. Oh how they celebrated when their liberator set them free.

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HOMECOMING

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:51:42 GMT

Thirty-seven years was a long time to be gone. Maybe too long.

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THE DUET

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:56:59 GMT

Even in retirement the continued to do what they loved. Their passion. Forever together.

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MOTHER

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:41:43 GMT

You were not supposed to turn out like this. I tried to teach you. Oh....how I tried.

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UNKNOWNS

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:39:36 GMT

Every tombstone on every grave...the same death date. All of them “UNKNOWN.”

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THE SURVEY

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:40:23 GMT

We all get ‘em. Those annoying Customer Satisfaction Surveys. Read them carefully before you hit delete.

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THE NARCISSIST

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:51:07 GMT

Forever young. Rock-star good looks. How long can this last?

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POOL SHARKS

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:42:02 GMT

He was good. Real good. “Ain’t nobody better,” he bragged. Well... until one night...

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The Confessional

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:41:52 GMT

The bad things we commit. The good things we omit. We’re supposed to confess all of them. But sometimes... something gets in the way.

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Breathe

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:54:29 GMT

Cute. Colorful. And crowded. So overcrowded...they were left gasping for air

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The Tattoo

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:48:06 GMT

Everyone had one. So what the heck. He got one too. But perhaps one too many.

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Lefty and Shorty

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:27:28 GMT

Small-time crooks. Small-time hauls. But then... they hit the big time.

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Hangman

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:49:59 GMT

Black leather hoods? Heavy boots?Bare chest? Ha...Not even close.

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Plane Electric

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:34:29 GMT

A dreamer? Head in the clouds? Not possible? He’d show them.

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Eeeek...A Mouse

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:49:40 GMT

Three Star hotel. Awesome room. Ohhh...what a deal!

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SWORD SWALLOWER

Thu, 20 May 2021 11:57:45 GMT

Lions, tigers, tightrope walkers, and sword swallowers. Sometimes circus acts really are “Death Defying.”

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TUBBY

Thu, 13 May 2021 11:19:24 GMT

His nice aunts called him a “plump little child.” The mean kids at school called him Tubby. You and I would call him something else.

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SHOCKER

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:31:48 GMT

Pavlov proved it. Training to change some behavior can be easy. But...easy for who?

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Gang of Five

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:41:20 GMT

Not a ball hog in the bunch. Five guys. Five spirits united. One goal.

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Hole-In-One

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:46:21 GMT

For most of us duffers it’s a never-in-a-lifetime event. But for him...this was crazy.

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They’re Here

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:47:06 GMT

Watch your back. Be careful what you say. What you do. They’re among us everywhere.

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Lorraine

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:17:53 GMT

Think you have marriage problems? You might want to rethink that after you hear this.

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The Easter Egg Hunt

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:59:06 GMT

Little kids love Easter Egg Hunts. Little kids scamper everywhere. Laughing. Giggling. Until...

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Intercourse

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:09:48 GMT

I’ll bet when you read that title, your little finger jumped to the “play” button. Well...not so fast.

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Surfer Dude

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:08:59 GMT

Perhaps he was getting a little old for this. But he was still good. Real good.

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Eighty-Eight

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:00:54 GMT

Some black. Some white. Eighty-eight keys. It’s amazing what a maestro can do with a piano.

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Escape Plan

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:39:43 GMT

True Love fills the heart and warms the soul...forever. True Love never dies.

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Her Voice

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 22:19:56 GMT

Have you ever heard a voice which, once you’ve heard it, you never forget it? Well... that was my mom’s.

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Diggers

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:59:01 GMT

Creeks...groans. Things that go bump in the night. All houses do that. Don’t they?

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Stage Coach

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:57:08 GMT

Ready for a little Wild West stage coach ride. Well, climb on up. And hang on to your Stetson.

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Hoedown

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:20:30 GMT

$2.7M for a fiddle? Sounds like a lot of money. But this fiddle is worth it. Maybe!

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1492

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:16:28 GMT

Was it one of the most important dates in history? Or one of the most tragic?

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The Agent

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:11:33 GMT

Being an agent is a tough job. Long hours. Late nights. Maybe 30 years was long enough.

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Freed By Speed

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:24:16 GMT

Speed is a good thing. Right? It allows us to get from place to place quickly. But sometimes, perhaps a little TOO quickly.

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Ladies Man

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:12:49 GMT

Retired widows are such needful things. And....vulnerable. He was eager to exploit both. And darn good at it.

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Hide...Quick!

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:54:31 GMT

We don’t have much to do down here. But whatever we do, we can’t let THEM see us.

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The Christmas Angel

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:14:11 GMT

Christmas...a time of joy and peace. But this year, for Santa, ummm...not so much.

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Head Job

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:45:41 GMT

“Don’t let your head get so big!” Ever admonish someone with that? Well...did they listen?

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Some Things Never Change

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 12:59:45 GMT

Before he was thirteen... he was hooked. A prescription drug junkie.

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The Juggler

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:06:31 GMT

It takes strength and coordination to be a good juggler. But more than that...it take balls.

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The Song Writer

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:01:32 GMT

The Song writer worked through the night. Battling his demons. Wrestling his words.

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The Invitation

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:57:44 GMT

Turkey. Dressing. Giblet gravy. Everyone loves Thanksgiving dinner. Well...almost everyone.

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Shoes

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:48:02 GMT

What will future archeologists dig up when our generation is long gone? Smart phones? Pop-top cans. Or, maybe shoes?

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Baloney and Whipped Cream

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:49:13 GMT

They were inseparable. Grandpa and Sarah Jean. Their love defied eternity.

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The Halloweener

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:57:51 GMT

Blood-curdling. Dreadful. Vile. You have to be all of these if you want to win The Scariest Costume Contest.

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Sam

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:51:25 GMT

I always knew there was something very special about Sam. Turns out the attraction was mutual.

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Remodeled Prisoner

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 11:47:52 GMT

He wasn’t a bad prisoner. Number 3872. He just needed a little help understanding “prison ways.”

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Mike

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:19:45 GMT

Irish pubs overflow with friends, laughter, and endless pints. And sometimes ...the devil himself.

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Hemispheres

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:47:11 GMT

Are you a Righty or a Lefty. When it comes to your cerebral hemispheres, there’s no in between. Or...is there?

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The Fish Who Wore Pants

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 11:34:35 GMT

Tropical reefs are covered with happy little fish in brilliant colors. But lurking in the depths are some not so happy. Or colorful.

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The Man Who Could Fly

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 11:47:40 GMT

Ever wish you could fly? Howard sure did. Like our mothers always warned us, “Careful what you wish for.”

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Antiquarian

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:34:18 GMT

We all love to hit the antiques shops. The flea markets. Careful what you’re looking for. Don’t bump into something.

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Execution

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 11:46:58 GMT

Ever have one of those cement-mixer stomachs? Churning with anxiety. Dread. Well...you don’t have a clue.

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The Puzzler

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:47:56 GMT

Got your thinking cap on? Listen closely. You’ve got some work to do. Everyone likes a good riddle...don’t they?

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The Mask

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 12:03:56 GMT

Standing in line to fight my way in is always frightening. And putting my mask on doesn’t make it any easier.

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Aerial Attack

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:50:06 GMT

It was a happy little kingdom until that day when the Emperor of the North attacked. ‘Twas quick thinking that would save it.

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Flight 763

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 11:22:43 GMT

He was being forced out of a profession that was his passion. His joy. And this morning...he was not happy.

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The Boat Ride

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 11:30:20 GMT

It’s taken me a lifetime to get here. I finally made it. This is one boat ride I sure as hell don’t want to miss.

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The Stick

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:59:52 GMT

You can never be too rich... or too thin. Or so the adage goes. Best be careful what you wish for.

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Morgue-tician

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:48:56 GMT

How many people are so fortunate to have a profession that, regardless of the outcome, the customer never complains? I’m going to miss that.

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Falling Leaves

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:15:13 GMT

We both thought we went into this relationship thing with open minds. Open hearts. But in spite of three years of denials...we knew this day would come.

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Holy Cow

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 11:39:54 GMT

Ramish hated his Uncle’s cows. They were stupid beasts and not worthy of his care. Perhaps he should have chosen his adversaries more carefully.

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Patina

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:02:32 GMT

Royal benevolence? Hardly. Sometimes murdering peasants should think before the defy royal laws.

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The Plan

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:00:46 GMT

From Beijing to Bangor...they are with us. Symptom-free covid-19 victims. Sick...but not sick. How can this be?

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Expansion

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 18:24:24 GMT

Ready for some good old fashion science fiction? Want to ride along to the very edge of the universe? Then hop on board.

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Bunny Man

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:44:56 GMT

Santa Claus... the Easter Bunny... the Tooth Fairy! They’re all the stuff of childhood dreams and fantasies. That is.... until I get ahold of them.

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IF

Thu, 28 May 2020 12:09:11 GMT

“IF”...one of the smallest words that will ever come out of your mouth. Be careful how you use it. It’s not as insignificant as you think.

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The Door Knob

Thu, 21 May 2020 12:17:22 GMT

“I’d rather be lucky than good.” My Dad always said that. Sometimes though, our luck can bring about shocking results.

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Hot Rod Roy

Thu, 14 May 2020 15:48:46 GMT

They’ve been romanticized in ballads and stories. Dirt track stock car racers. But mix romance and stock cars together and the results aren’t always good.

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The New Normal

Thu, 07 May 2020 11:56:08 GMT

Rogue viruses. Global pandemics. Somehow the human race has always survived. But will it always? What ELSE is out there?

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Ocular

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:33:45 GMT

Sometimes we think we know what we are looking at. Sometimes...we never see it at all!

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Freak

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 11:51:20 GMT

Ever go to the circus sideshow to see the freak? You don’t have to go that far. Sometimes they’re right outside your door.

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The Clown

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:43:30 GMT

Here’s a little story that’s uplifting. Happy. Like clowns. Clowns are happy. Aren’t they?

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The Camp

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:52:16 GMT

A child’s innocence is a precious thing. Sometimes stripped by something horrible. Sometimes all too soon.

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The Piano Man

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 19:38:11 GMT

Tempo. Expression. Grace. It’s all in the fingers. Or is it?

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A Dream Denied

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:27:44 GMT

Sometimes change is easy. Sometimes stubborn and difficult. And sometimes change never comes. A dream gets denied.

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MY WARM WELCOME

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 20:12:10 GMT

Hey! Congratulations …you found me. Get ready for the best five-minutes of flash fiction adventures you’ll ever hear. Guaranteed or 100X your money back.

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