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November 29, 2019  |  By . In Fiction, Flash Fiction, Online Content

Fiction: Trinkets

Twins Rusty and Dusty Buckamo, along with their cousin Billy Gray and his wife, Sadie, founded the mega-popular Christian rock band, SugarCoatIt, in the late 90s. Their debut album, “Jesus Is More Than Just Alright,” was considered the cornerstone of what Christian music should be: catchy tunes with strong visceral messages of burning bushes, parting […]

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November 22, 2019  |  By . In Fiction, Flash Fiction, Online Content

Fiction: Signs

Her life is a jeweled lavaliere of loses, each loss an onyx milestone: two later-term stillbirths, a dead brother from a hunting accident, there had been failed marriages, a son’s suicide by cop. Saffron was all about sailing. If only she could’ve collected a bounty of crystal ships that drifted the high seas. Admittedly, that […]

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November 15, 2019  |  By . In Fiction, Flash Fiction, Online Content

Fiction: Dumpster Dreaming

I invade dumpsters. Eyes widen, surveying Keystone Light cartons, corn stalks, and empty steak packages. I conjure barbeques, gesturing arms, and laughter.      Have another beer, some steak.      I taste smiles. Voices offering beds. Welcome.      Caught. Cold eyes dissect stench—beard.      Bum, wanderer.      I hold dreams. Try […]

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November 8, 2019  |  By . In Fiction, Flash Fiction, Online Content

Fiction: The Women in the Next Booth

I was sitting in the end booth minding my own business. I always mind my own business.  The corned beef was on its way. After so many years, Jennifer knows what I want, and I’ve been on a serious corned-beef kick. The Clayton Diner’s known far and wide for its sandwiches, especially the kosher ones. […]

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