Tag Archives: 50ish word stories

Casual Friday

Posted on June 16, 2014 by skepticaltechnophile

“May I borrowed a pencil?” he asked amiably. “Sure,” I said, gesturing casually toward the cup of pens and pencils. “Thank you,” he replied with a genial smile. He walked to a nearby table and stabbed a patron with the … Continue reading →

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5k Victory

Posted on October 5, 2013 by skepticaltechnophile

He saw the finish line and sprinted toward it. Not bad for a 40 year old, he thought. The rhythm of his pounding feet took on a strange staccato. Too late he realized it was a runner approaching from behind. Chagrined, … Continue reading →

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Looking Toward the Future on the C & O Canal

Posted on September 20, 2013 by skepticaltechnophile

Location: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Maryland Time: Late 1800s Jebediah wiped his brow with the back of his hand. The line of canal boats waiting for the next lock stretched in front of him. “Someday, Jacob,” he mused to his … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Special

Posted on September 8, 2013 by skepticaltechnophile

I stumble into work Saturday evening. Date night can yield good tips. Well, it can if you don’t flub people’s orders, forget to fill their glasses and give them the wrong check. I thought she came by to make out. I hoped she’d … Continue reading →

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Cooking to Relieve the Pressure

Posted on August 2, 2013 by skepticaltechnophile

This particular tale was “inspired” as it were, by the recent quinoa / pressure cooker Google searches that landed Michele Catalano’s family in hot water. __________________________________________________________ When he wasn’t plotting to destroy the decadent West, the enemy agent cooked.  He’d … Continue reading →

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“Hunter, stop squirming!” Click! The father secured Hunter’s last car seat strap.  He leaned over to buckle Ethan, who was playing with the door lock. “Stop touching things!” the father snapped. Deon heard the car door lock as he walked … Continue reading →

Posted on July 29, 2013 by skepticaltechnophile | Leave a comment

“Cassandra, pay attention.” Cassandra looked up, startled.  She’d forgotten she was still in class. Ms. Smith droned on. “Understanding a story’s setting is important. Reading comprehension is an essential part of the state test and…CASSANDRA, GIVE THAT TO ME!” Cassandra … Continue reading →

Posted on July 25, 2013 by skepticaltechnophile | Leave a comment

Gutless Wonder

Posted on July 18, 2013 by skepticaltechnophile

5, 6…ow.  That’s enough.  Haven’t done sit ups since high school. I did the right thing.  I’m no longer attracted to her. It’s her fault for not taking care of herself.  I shouldn’t fake attraction. Her reaction was so childish. … Continue reading →

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Biker Babe

Posted on July 17, 2013 by skepticaltechnophile

Not another hill, she thought.  The guidebook said this path was flat!  She started to slow her pedaling.  Then she remembered what he’d said.  That night he’d left her.  Take better care of myself?  Fat thighs!? She hadn’t ridden a … Continue reading →

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Taking Chances

Posted on June 24, 2013 by skepticaltechnophile

“It’s raining,” I said. “Run anyway,” she replied. “I’ll get sick.” “Don’t be a wuss.” Last week we went kayaking.  She forgot my helmet. She thinks we should go skydiving. She’s very enthusiastic about my upcoming mission trip to Cartagena. … Continue reading →

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