December, 2016 Archives
Dec
Best In Show
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
Charlie’s Shih-Tzu Bucky ran across the lawn fetching his favorite blue ball. He chewed and pawed at it for a few minutes and then brought it back to Charlie to throw again. Charlie threw it farther this time and Bucky ran faster as the ball rolled across the grass almost hitting the maple tree. Again, Bucky played with it and brought it back to Charlie. This time Charlie didn’t throw the ball. He placed it on the ground to see what Bucky would do. Bucky looked up at Charlie, looked at the ball laying on the ground and walked away.
From Guest Contributor Lisa M. Scuderi-Burkimsher
Dec
Cicadas
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
Gary’s gasping two-hand tap against the wall earned second place in the breaststroke. Pete had less time to breathe.
First in the butterfly – their final high school triumph shared.
Later, they met in the shower. Whispers were overpowered by streaming water.
Gary’s kiss goodbye burned as a beloved’s should.
“You’re sure? My heart…so damn broken.” A lump choked his every word.
“Me, too.” Gary held him. “But we’ll be one thousand miles apart.”
Later, Pete laid in the tall grass behind the aquatic center. Silver-voiced male cicadas polished their mating song in desperation, chanting for a miracle.
From Guest Contributor Embe Charpentier
Dec
The Wait
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
Delays. Train late.
My thoughts wander between reality and what ifs. Our last conversation remembered. Your smiling eyes as well.
Did you pack my favorite chocolates?
Scared to visit the ladies’ room in case we miss each other. Two lovers lock in an embrace beside me. A woman narrowly misses my toes pulling luggage. I rise. Look around. Someone takes my seat. I feel a tug at my side.
“Have you been waiting long?” a voice booms above all.
“Do you have money to pay for parking?” I ask. “My wallet was stolen.”
You tell me you forgot the chocolates.
From Guest Contributor Krystyna Fedosejevs
Krystyna writes poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Her work has been published at: Nailpolish Stories, 50-Word Stories, 100 word story, 101 Words, Boston Literary Magazine, From the Depths (Haunted Waters Press), ShortbreadStories, SixWordMemoirs, and Espresso Stories.
Dec
Ah, Love
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
“I need a man that can put a ring on my finger.”
“I’ll get you one as soon as possible, baby!”
“I deserve someone better.”
“I can be better. I swear I can!”
“I need someone that will always be there for me.”
“And I can do that! I’ll be here, there, anywhere! Just name it!”
“I want a guy that will actually listen to me.”
“I’m listening, sweetie. My ears are all yours.”
“Somebody that loves me.”
“I do!”
“I need a man that is guaranteed to please me in bed.”
” . . . I don’t think this is going to work.”
From Guest Contributor Patrick Winters