October, 2025 Archives
Oct
While At AL’S Counter
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
“Otto, look at that.”
Stan and Otto were at AL’S DINER, side by side at the uneven linoleum counter. Stan pointed with his spoon.
“Is that a fly in my soup?”
Both studied the chipped bowl and the small thing squirming in it.
“Seems more like an ant, Stan.”
“With wings?”
“Sure…Lots of ants have them. Is that the chicken soup?”
“No, clam chowder”
All soups looked alike at AL’S.
“Clam, huh?”
They stopped eating. Otto decided against dipping his fingers in the bowl to see.
“I’m pretty sure it’s an ant, Stan…The flies don’t seem to enjoy Al’s chowder.”
From Guest Contributor David Sydney
Oct
Putting Everything Together
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
Detective Bobby considered all of the pieces before him one at a time, thoughtfully analyzing the unseen solution. A lesser detective might have wanted a map or set of instructions to understand the full picture, but Detective Bobby eschewed relying on such crude crutches. Detective Bobby instead relied purely on his own intellect and so far it had never failed him, despite what certain others might say.
But no matter how long he puzzled the problem laid out before him, something wasn’t adding up. There was definitely a piece he was missing.
“Bobby, put your Legos away! Time for dinner!”
Oct
Missed The Boat
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
Silas sprinted to the dock, ticket in hand, shouting for them to turn around. But his charter boat reached the line demarcating the no-wake zone and sped towards open water.
With slumped shoulders, Silas turned towards the shore. He’d been planning this diving expedition for months. Thanks to a misaligned charging cable, his phone had died during the night and his alarm failed to go off. The small print on the booking website had been very clear: no refunds for any reason.
His only solace would be learning that his charter boat had sunk and everyone aboard eaten by sharks.
Oct
Memories
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
When I walked into the restaurant, everyone yelled surprise and my heart palpitated with joy. A large sign above the room read “Happy Birthday, Breanna,” and my eyes watered. It was overwhelming with family and friends vying for my attention to plant kisses on my cheek, but thankfully my best friend Tina asked everyone to take a seat.
Tina asked us to raise our glasses for a toast, and I teared at the memories she shared. It didn’t seem possible it was that long ago when we were young and couldn’t wait to grow up.
If only Ted was here.
From Guest Contributor Lisa M. Scuderi-Burkimsher
Oct
Spring Breakers
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
“I can’t believe we’re in Florida!” Jenny had been excessively excited the entire drive. All the begging and bargaining had totally been worth it.
“I can’t believe your parents let you come.” Jackson had laid money she’d be unable to convince her notoriously strict mom to let her spend an entire week unsupervised.
“They trust me.”
“That’s because you’re the most boring girl in all of Michigan.” This from Debbie, her equally boring best friend.
“Whatever. You’re the one who brought the cards. I’m going alone by the way.”
Everyone cheered. This was going to be the best week ever.
Oct
Campers
by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
The scout leader told us, “There are three kinds of campers: those who watch the campfire go out and do nothing; those who watch the campfire fade and just comment about the dying embers; and those who see a need and they search for firewood.” He asked, “Which one are you?” Sammie exclaimed, “I’m the third” so he ran into the dark woods, pulled up a rotting log, and screamed, spooked by a coiled rattlesnake. The leader commented, “There are two kinds of campers who forage for firewood: those who get scared by a snake, and those who get bit.”
From Guest Contributor Michael C. Roberts
Oct
Back From Vacation
by thegooddoctor in News
Hey Everyone,
Just a note that I’m still here and the site is still active. I was on vacation for the last 2+ weeks and should have left a note that I’d be gone. Sorry, and happy to report posting resumes today!
Keep sending in your stories!
That is all.
Doc