Current Affairs: A Fake Interview Show – Episode 3

(A sequel to the earlier Current Affairs short plays, episode 3 continues the theme of the absurdly failed political career of the obstreperous Arnie Fowler, a comically tragic fictitious congressman inspired by the current political landscape, which also drove me to reference a famous American drama about a woman who loses her grip on reality.) … Continue reading Current Affairs: A Fake Interview Show – Episode 3

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)

99 Word Prompt: Chisel

https://carrotranch.com/2019/03/14/march-14-flash-fiction-challenge/ "Go up and talk to them," Sean coerced. "I don't know."  Andy looked at the cluster of women at the other side of the bar.  "None of them have been giving any signs." "What do you want, a green light?" Drew asked. "Or an Evite?" Rich laughed. "Well," Andy hesitated. "Just talk to them!"  … Continue reading 99 Word Prompt: Chisel

Pacific Television Theater – Episode 6

Episode 6 of Pacific TV was a pair of short plays.  I Can Quit Anytime is a humorous look at Facebook addiction, and What's Hiding in Your Tree? is a fictitious ancestry show.  It was performed and live broadcast from Community Television of Santa Cruz on March 14th, 2019. Caveat: this show was performed and … Continue reading Pacific Television Theater – Episode 6

Show Tonight!

Episode 6 of Pacific Television Theater is to be performed and live aired tonight from Community Television of Santa Cruz at 7:30PM PDT and can be online at http://www.communitytv.org/watch/ctv-public-access-2773/! Episode 6 is two short plays.  I Can Quit Anytime is a wry look at Facebook addiction, and What's Hiding In Your Tree? is a fictitious … Continue reading Show Tonight!

99 Word Prompt: Valentine’s Day

https://carrotranch.com/2019/02/14/february-14-flash-fiction-challenge/ Casey got home after a long day at work, dropped everything, and let out an exhausted breath.  She went through the mail and tossed most of it into the recycling bin.  A red envelope then caught her eye, she saw it was from a former boyfriend.  This is unexpected, she thought.  She opened the … Continue reading 99 Word Prompt: Valentine’s Day

99 Word Prompt: Sea Mist

https://carrotranch.com/2019/02/01/january-31-flash-fiction-challenge/ They sat on the beach and watched the ocean waves against the setting sun. "So this is it?" she asked. "Yeah, everything's set," he answered.  "I'll stay at a friend's place while I look for a new job.  Shouldn't take long." She looked over at him.  "Really wish you could stay," she pleaded. "So … Continue reading 99 Word Prompt: Sea Mist