99 Word Prompt: Journey Home

(Flash fiction piece prompted by Carrot Ranch. I took the theme of journey home and made it a metaphor for the final journey everyone has to make, hence the unusually somber tone of this short fiction piece. Link below.) https://carrotranch.com/2023/08/15/august-15-story-challenge-in-99-words-2/ He recalled his last visit to the doctor's office and getting the bad news; terminal, … Continue reading 99 Word Prompt: Journey Home

Techwreck

(Short story inspired by a tech rehearsal for my stage play Electric Serenade last September in New York. There were a number of mishaps, and I exaggerated them greatly for artistic and comedic purposes. 1,775 words long.) “So you’re experienced at running tech?” Valerie asked with concern. “Trust me, I’ve been doing this for years,” … Continue reading Techwreck

Hacks

(This is a short story I wrote for a publication that was looking for cliche themed submissions. My submission was turned down, but I decided to give it a second life here on my site after a quick rewrite. For the theme I wrote about two old Hollywood hack screenwriters who are busily writing hackneyed … Continue reading Hacks

Form 6A (Repost)

Rewrite of this short story that I first posted seven months ago. It's a story about a conflict between a longtime employee and a new hire in management. The tensions in the story may make it more timely now than when it was first posted. Hopefully I improved it. Could make a good short film … Continue reading Form 6A (Repost)

Form 6A

(A workplace short story about a new hire in management, her effect on one of the employees, and the levers of office politics. 5,546 words long.) “Helen is just the spark we need!” Denise overheard a coworker say. “Maybe can finally implement the next phase in our growth plan,” another coworker said hopefully. “Just as … Continue reading Form 6A

Almaden (repost)

First posted this short story just over four years ago, and I made some more changes to improve the narrative and the dialogue. This particular story means a lot to me, so I really want to get it right. The plot of Almaden is about a family's way of life coming to an end as … Continue reading Almaden (repost)

The Dealers (Repost)

I first reposted this old cannabis themed short story of mine on 4/20 back in 2015, now I'm re-reposting for today's 4/20 observance. I first wrote this short story back in 2000 (and rewrote it in 2010), a time of stricter cannabis laws, and it looks at the underworld market of that time. Admittedly the … Continue reading The Dealers (Repost)

Castle (Repost)

Wrote and posted this short story just over four years ago. It's a story about a chance encounter between a poor person and a really poor person that leads to a discussion on life, who has it worse, and the Golden State Warriors. A decent early effort that deserves more visits, about 1,550 words long, … Continue reading Castle (Repost)

Writing Prompt: Masks – The Bank Robbery

Very short story inspired by a writing prompt posted by Rachel Poli. Subject: masks On a side note I used to work as a bank teller from '92-'94 and was once robbed. https://rachelpoli.com/2018/10/19/time-to-write-masks-creative-writing-prompt/ THE BANK ROBBERY A masked man entered the bank. He went to the nearest window, pulled out a pistol, and held it … Continue reading Writing Prompt: Masks – The Bank Robbery