Tag Archives: myths
Nameless
A man walked up to St. Peter. St. Peter asked him his name. “I don’t know,” the man said. “I can’t remember anymore.” St. Peter said, “I can’t let you into Heaven if you don’t know who you are,” and … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XXII
Cat on a Hot Piano
“Just push out the seat for him and he’ll play for us.” “Excuse me?” the young man barked a laugh. “Did you just say the cat would play piano?” “Shoot. Sure did. Kick out the stool for him. He ain’t … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XX
Mountain-Hill People
The Mountain-Hill people live high up near the sky god. We are the first of the tribes to gain his blessing and suffer his wrath. When one lives close to the clouds, vegetation may not be as common and the … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XX
Muse Song
She had hair like the rainbow reflection of an oil slick. She inspired men to sing dirges for lost lovers, drown themselves in loneliness, and play instruments with the most miraculous and audacious talent. But still, the muse wanted more. … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XX
Boy on the Green Moon
Out in space, there was a boy who lived on the green moon and an old man who lived on the blue moon. The boy ran around his moon, plucked cheese out of the craters, and had a grand time … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XVII
Lady Godiva is Dead
Bear with me. You may find this tale unsettling, but “settling” you was never my intent. If it were up to me, Charles, you would never take a moment’s peace. Godiva is dead. I tell you this because someone has … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction
Eight Stories about Ironing (Revision)
Iron Iron (n.): a handheld device used to steam press clothing and eliminate wrinkles. Despite the name, modern irons are made with a stainless steel sole plate, so as to keep irons durable and rust-free. In modern usage, the term … Continue reading
Filed under FEATHERTON II, Flash Fiction
Eight Stories about Ironing
Iron Irons are handheld devices used to steam press clothing and eliminate wrinkles. Despite the name, modern irons are made with a stainless steel sole plate, so as to keep irons durable and rust-free. The term “iron” is often used … Continue reading
Filed under FEATHERTON II, Flash Fiction
Immaculate Rain (revision)
December 1984: not a single cloud marred the skyline that noon summer day in Sao Paolo. But there was rain. The favelados called it Imaculada Chuva, the rain being born seemingly out of God’s own eyes. For the first time … Continue reading
Filed under FEATHERTON SESSION, Flash Fiction
Year of the Meteors
“Year of comets and meteors transient and strange!—lo! even here, one equally transient and strange!” ~ Walt Whitman This year, a hale of meteors falls upon us like the retribution of those we’ve wronged, victims of genocide and spousal abuse … Continue reading
Filed under FEATHERTON SESSION, Flash Fiction
