Tag Archives: relationships
Wine and Cigarettes (Revision)
“Don’t throw them away!” Stacie cried. ”They were so young! Life hadn’t burned them out yet!” She dropped to her knees, pleading for her lost cigarettes. Karen, holding a small trash bin in her hand, was not moved. “You mean … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XXIV
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
No Face
My boyfriend has no face. At first I thought it was kind of creepy, having just a mound of flesh where his face should be, but then we got to talking and he’s such an excellent listener. He’s caring and … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XXII
Closure (revision and new ending for “Worst Mistake”)
“Let’s just get some coffee.” Aiko sighs, as if to say, “Yes, let’s go but I still hate you.” Yeah, well the feeling’s mutual. The Starbucks is too crowded. The line goes to the door and the seats are all … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XXI
Worst Mistake
“Let’s just get some fucking coffee.” Aiko sighs, as if to say, “Yes, let’s go but I still hate you.” Yeah, well I hate you too, bitch. The Starbucks iss too crowded. “Man, I hate lines.” “Well, you wanted to … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XX
Dark Obsession
Black lines running down her cheeks. They glisten like the holy river Ganges. Her lower lip quivers, like the fire of a candle warding a home from the night. A hum from her throat, a muted angel song. I want … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XX
Animal Obsession
Black lines running down her cheeks. Dark tears like the tar that trapped dinosaurs of old. Her lower lip quivers, a timid woodland creature. It smells like salty, like overripe strawberries set in brine. I want to sink my teeth … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XX
Chatty Bartender
Take a load off, brother. Have a drink. I wiped off your seat for you. Have the first on me. Really. Now hold on, I have to help out the girl over there with the huge tits. . . … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XX
Man Behind the Wheel
Trembling violently, Sasha reached for the car door. Her boyfriend, who had previously been driving and talking and smiling, was now behaving erratically. For one, he was starting to cough and bark and make weird growling noises. Sasha could tell … Continue reading
Filed under Flash Fiction, Session XX
