February, 2023 Archives
Feb
Legacy
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
Every moment, Tom aspires to be like the stars in the sky, shining and bright. But laziness strikes over and it’s always a procrastination. But there are life changing moments, aren’t there?
Tom’s life changed when Ann, a poet, entered his life. Their friendship made Tom reach heights–he became a novel writer cum dancer. Years went by with huge success until the tragedy hit their lives.
Tom passed away. Today Ann runs a cancer treatment hospital in his name. She started writing poetry, especially about diseases. Ann helped Tom, so now wasn’t it Tom’s turn to help Ann from above?
From Guest Contributor Jesna Maria Jose
Feb
First Meeting
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
At first glance it appears to be a normal home with a wraparound porch and swing.
The windows are open, and the curtains blow in the warm breeze. Still, I can’t seem to move. Now, I must wonder why I insisted on this meeting. My life is fine. I have a wife and two boys. I don’t need to meet my mother.
She abandoned me, yet I need answers. Even as an adult, I feel as if I’m a child not understanding.
I exit the car and walk to the front door, take a deep breath, and ring the doorbell.
From Guest Contributor Lisa M. Scuderi-Burkimsher
Feb
For A Laugh
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
Tina sat in the back of a taxi on her phone. She looked up, and her breath caught.
No longer was she staring at the glass partition; instead a bear stared down at her, its black eyes boring into her.
She screamed and threw her phone. It bounced off its head.
It roared, its canines glistening. “Stop!” The bear growled. It shook her, its claws digging into her.
Tina freed her pepper spray and emptied it in the bear’s eyes.
“The hell?” The cabbie screamed, falling to the ground, grabbing his face.
A twisted laugh carried faintly on the wind.
From Guest Contributor Madison Randolph
Madison is a reader by day and a writer by night. Her works have appeared in Friday Flash Fiction, The Drabble, Bright Flash Literary Review, Spillwords, The Chamber Magazine, A Story in 100 Words, Free Flash Fiction, Microfiction Monday as well as 101 Words under the name Ryker Hayes. She resides in Oklahoma with her family and dog Belle where she spends her time sharpening her writing skills and drinking large amounts of coffee. Her works can be found here. She can be found on Instagram @madisonrandolph17
Feb
Gram’s Highest Calling
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
I hadn’t seen Gram at her normal function of serving since those days when I often joined her for her lemon pie. Not because she made it best, but because she needed me to receive it. Her God-given role of serving was dismissed when Gramps passed the nicer way; ‘Goodbye,” he’d whispered, then departed.
Time to let her go, service to others fulfilled. Her release not comforted with him at her side. She’d served her mission the best she could.
Mother phoned this morning. I heard the message in the ring. “She’s gone. It’s all done, but not all said.”
From Guest Contributor The Poet SPIEL
Established communicator of the arts, 81-year-old internationally published queer author/artist, storyteller, The Poet Spiel, writes of social conflict, satire noir, and personal hurdles.
Feb
The Client
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
Nights are always long in my profession
But tonight was longer than usual, for a client I never expected to had blessed my workplace. My brother saw his little sister lying legs open on the bed. The color of my client changed, from blushing pink to raging red. I searched for a blanket to conceal my bare body, when I noticed his disgust. On what grounds would he question my morals when he himself wanted to avail the services provided by our brothel. So, he dragged his feet right out of the doors he knocked on a few minutes ago.
From Guest Contributor Krishna Sehgal
Feb
I Scream
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
I love eating ice cream with Tom, we go to Cold Stone Creamery down the road whenever I’m feeling down. The 2 things that can cheer me up whenever I am not feeling the best, Tom and Chocolate Ice Cream. I asked him “Why are we here today?” “Well, you don’t seem like you’re very happy honey, thought a cup could cheer you up,” he says smiling like he always does. He looks so adorable. I want to remember this forever, I take my phone to click a picture and there is nothing. Today marks one year since Tom passed.
From Guest Contributor Mariam Dinah Jacob
Feb
My Eyes Opened To Darkness
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
My eyes opened to darkness, as I fumbled around to find my phone. The bright screen hurt to look at, but pain was overcome by the satisfaction of knowing it was only 3 AM. Quickly, I confirmed the presence of my roommate’s dark figure, fast asleep. I was yet to grow out of my fear of monsters in the dark; knowing she was here helped me sleep. Next time I awoke, she looked worried.
“Was someone else here?”
“What do you mean?” my stomach dropped.
“I just got back from Ritika’s place, but my bed’s been slept in.”
I shrieked.
From Guest Contributor Vaishavi V. Jituri
Feb
Imminent
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
The blow knocks me and my horse to the ground. I reach for my sword and swing at the enemy, his roars deafening. My leg is cut, and the breath is knocked out of me, but I endure the pain for my king and country.
Another foe is coming toward me. A comrade rushes to my aide and stabs him in the abdomen. He gushes blood from the mouth and dies.
I manage to fend off my attacker for now. One of us will tire.
And so, it seems death is imminent for him as my sword pierces his heart.
From Guest Contributor Lisa M. Scuderi-Burkimsher
Feb
Chair
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
Once a month the dance band section of the Lake Oswego Millennium Concert Band plays at a local Oregon church. It mostly plays big band numbers from the 1940s and 1950s. Many of the dancers are middle aged or older couples who ballroom dance. Some singles come and dance with different partners, and there is an attractive young couple. Editor and I combine some basic steps with my freestyle wildness. The big attraction is the fellow in a wheelchair who moves expertly while waving one hand. He usually is with a woman who follows him while holding his other hand.
From Guest Contributor Doug Hawley
Feb
For MM
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
The ground is wet with rain, and yet a book is lying there dry. I pick it up. Whoever snapped the photo used on the cover was either too excited or in too much of a rush to hold the camera steady. The faces of the naked women standing in an open field are blurred, less visible than their dark triangles of pubic hair. Soldiers gesturing with rifles have lined the women up in front of a burial trench. The women, still concerned for decency, keep their arms folded modestly over their breasts. Everything that isn’t a predator is prey.
From Guest Contributor Howie Good
Howie’s latest poetry book is Swimming in Oblivion: New and Selected Poems from Redhawk Publications. He co-edits the journal UnLost, dedicated to found poetry.