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You Have Awakened in a Strange Place. . .

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Try not to worry too much. It’s really not bad here–once you know where you’re going.

My name is Shawn, and I’ll be your guide. I’m also the residential caretaker, inventor, and law around these parts. Mind your step.

Can I get you a beverage? No? Well, aren’t you all business. Let’s get to it, then.

Minty Fresh Death
Minty Fresh Death

The house smelled of peppermint candy, which caused a shudder to wash over Lorraine as she paused at the entrance to her home. . .

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Neither Bird Nor Plane
Neither Bird Nor Plane

I met Lady Godiva on a balmy evening in early spring, and by the time we’d parted ways, I’d learned a good many things. While placing her under arrest. . .

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Drabbles: 100 Word Stories

Have time for a quickie? Try a story told in exactly 100 words.

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Watch Your Step
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Watch Your Step

The Sandman lost his focus for just an instant, and in that moment, Lindy darted to her left and jumped as far as she could into the stagnant pool of water; the Sandman never saw it coming.
Image by Joshua Davis

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Bookstore
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To take from Borders and hoard in one’s office

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Oh, the Horror!
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Oh, the Horror!

Denise screamed shrilly as she ran in earnest to the abandoned mansion where she met the fate we all saw coming.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Awards & Sales — 2008

  WRITE TO WIN CONTEST
    "MISSING" -- Honorable Mention

Published & Online

  Common Ties "Quickie"
     Running in Circles (Story #2)

Submissions — 2009

  • WRITE TO WIN CONTEST
        Status: February Submission in Progress
  • YOUR STORY CONTEST
        Status: March Submission in Progress
  • HORROR/GHOST STORY CONTEST
        Status: March Submission in Progress
  • My Writing Alter Egos

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        One Image | One Story | You Decide
  • THE PISSED OFF PROFESSOR
        My Mounting Frustration Over Educational Discontent
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