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Short Stories - Traditional
Short stories that fall within normal boundaries and parameters. Many contest entries.
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Some of these stories started life as text-message stories sent to friends and family members, and others were prompts for various WDC contests. They may make you laugh or think or say "What the..." but, then again, they may make you shrug off indifference. Either way, I just keep writing because that's what I love to do.
Portfolio -> Short Stories - Traditional

A Whale Named Steve  [E]   27.5 KB
Steve the whale wants to save the Ocean... even if it means talking to a Human.

Critical Browsing  [13+]   6.8 KB
While looking at cars, I hope to make my daughter more aware as a consumer.

Maybel Bledsoe  [18+]   7.7 KB
Maybel, a saleswoman, tries holding onto her job, but gets caught up in a young man.

Get Ready for Getty  [13+]   7.5 KB
A man stranded in a cave finds a lamp with a genie and just can't get what he wants!

The Tercel Brothers  [18+]   14.4 KB
It's Andrew and Aaron's birthday, and it's time they started acting like brothers!

Eleven Isn't Old  [E]   2.9 KB
All dialogue: a mother comforts her son about turning one year older.

Eggplant Surprise  [13+]   7.2 KB
Danny tries to help Thomas find a letter from the R.W.U.P - the Right-Word Usage Police!

Lack of Taste  [18+]   6.3 KB
During their anniversary, Sebastian and Maria deal with an unusual problem.

Dancing Bear Fallout  [13+]   5.5 KB
After printing a poem in the school paper, Brandon and Keith reevaluate their friendship.

To Grandmother's  [13+]   6.2 KB
Sarah takes a train to her grandmother's home one last time.

Active Imagination  [13+]   6.2 KB
Timmy's mother doesn't like her son's stuffed ladybug, and his imagination even less.

The PIN  [13+]   5.1 KB
Steven gets money from the ATM when his friend, Dale, attempts to correct his grammar.

Awaiting a Call Back  [GC]   6.7 KB
Harold and Joe are vulgar best friends, trying to make it through life.

Church Vote  [ASR]   5.6 KB
While exercising my right to vote, I feel other kinds of unexpected pressure.

Sarah's Mittens  [ASR]   6.0 KB
Sarah loves her cat, which is why she won't let him run free!

Gunther's New Names  [E]   4.9 KB
Gunther learns of his name's origin and wants to change it.

Coffee with Lisa  [13+]   3.1 KB
During her morning coffee, Lisa discovers she's not alone. And might never be again.

Catherine Newton  [E]   5.8 KB
I just started college, and so did Catherine Newton.

Desert Retreat  [13+]   5.7 KB
My husband and I go with my boss to the desert.What fun!

Glass Shoes  [ASR]   11.5 KB
Rebekah dreams about living outside of her life.

The Gap  [13+]   6.1 KB
Simon falls asleep in class and regrets it for a long time.

Dear Harriet  [18+]   11.4 KB
Rachel finds a diary in the attic and uncovers more than expected.

The Namesake  [ASR]   3.4 KB
Mona Lisa admires her namesake.

Floyd Bridges  [13+]   5.9 KB
Floyd is bullied constantly, but what's to happen when he feels threatened?

Missed Chance  [E]   5.1 KB
I don't remember where I live, what I was doing, or who I am!

Waiting  [13+]   4.4 KB
Rebecca waits for Dan in a restaurant.

Stalked  [ASR]   5.0 KB
As I'm shopping, I see my stalker, yet again!

Morning Alarm  [ASR]   4.6 KB
I wake up late and Mrs. Beiderman's car alarm won't stop!

Baby Boys  [ASR]   2.6 KB
Margaret admires her newborns, but is confused as to which is which.

What's In A Name?  [13+]   13.5 KB
Amy's name has bugged her all her life. But today, she finds the courage to embrace it.

"I Don't Know"  [18+]   4.4 KB
Violet and Cliff come to terms about their friendship.

What're You Eyeballin'?  [ASR]   4.7 KB
Theresa's boyfriend almost demands eye contact, but she just can't do it.

Routine  [ASR]   4.7 KB
On his way to work, Walter sees someone use their blinker!

Every Ten Steps  [13+]   5.5 KB
In a world where revenue is an issue, taxing every tenth step is only the beginning...

Dear Joey  [ASR]   2.1 KB
A letter to Joey, my childhood friend.

Definitions Over Cheerios  [E]   3.7 KB
One of my earliest memories involving my mother.

Clarisse is Racist  [13+]   6.4 KB
Clarisse works fast food and can't help but think about the Mexicans that come in.

The China  [18+]   5.4 KB
Following "Angel Hair", discover what makes Fred tick, and get ticked-off.

Angel Hair  [ASR]   6.9 KB
Tina and Fred have their dinner, which leads to a realization.

Strings of Holly  [13+]   8.5 KB
Holly has set up her boyfriend to catch him in a lie.