Tag Archives: dialogue
Mungo Jerry Philosophy
“What if I said your girl had your dick wrapped around her little finger?” “I’d punch you in the face.” “Then I’m not sayin’ it.” “Yeah, whatever. Like you’ve never fallen for a girl.” “No, man. I follow the Mungo … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XXII
A Mixture of Pride and Panic
“You’re starting to sound like me,” Shelly beamed. Kurt’s breath caught in his throat. “Is that… good?” “Yes! It means you’re being mature now!” Kurt screwed up his eyebrows and ran his tongue over his front teeth. Did that mean … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XXII
PandaMex
“What are you doing now?” “I’m kind of between jobs.” “You’re not supposed to tell that to your date, you know. What was your last job, then.” “It was, uh… it was at PandaMex.” “PandaMex?” You know, the one with … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XXII
Confession
“Father, I have sinned. Though I am a priest myself, I have not been to confession in eight months since my brother was murdered.” “I understand. Tell me about your sins.” “I have been plagued with thoughts of … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XX
Epilogue (synopsis)
Sadie and Seamus speak via a Facebook chat [author's note: unlike most of the main characters, Sadie and Seamus prefer FB over Myspace]. The dialogue between the two begins as a casual catching up with things lately (Sadie talks about … Continue reading
Filed under Novel, Session XIX
Don’t Use Cell Phones
“I don’t have a cell phone.” “You don’t have a cell phone, Roger? What are you, a cave man?” “No, I’m not, James,” Roger said, stirring around the sugar and creamer into his coffee. “And I’ll tell you why. We … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XVII, Uncategorized
The Monogamous Bonobo
“I don’t care who you have sex with, as long as it’s with me,” said the male bonobo to the female. “What did you say?” “I said I want only you,” he put his lips out to kiss her. “Noooo. … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XVII
Can loneliness kill you? Find out after these messages…
“And we’re back. Say, Jennifer. How’s that cocker spaniel of yours?” “Oh, he’s just swell, Barry. Just swell. Thank you for asking.” “Speaking of swell, did you know that the ocean eats one thousand more Cocker Spaniels a year than … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XVII
Skeleton and Paper Crane
This story was inspired by a sketch by a guy named Somerled in a site named Secret Vespers. Specifically, it’s from this page: http://secretvespers.com/2010/04/22/skeleton-crane/ Skeleton and Paper Crane crawled down the highway in their dark SUV. The other cars sped … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XVII
Atonement
In the boundless light of Heaven, Zophiel did not “see” Kapara, but he sensed a shadow blanketing the angel’s once innocent demeanor. His soul was somehow tainted. “Kapara, what is wrong?” “I’d rather not say,” Kapara sighed. “We’ve been known … Continue reading
Filed under FEATHERTON II, Flash Fiction
