Fictionette Stories

You made your traveling companion; now you have to share a seat with it.

Because you would be missed. Because everyone deserves second chances. Because death is a tragedy and life is a triumph. Because.

Haven't we already covered that whole "be careful what you wish for" thing? All right, then.

If God had wanted humanity to fly, some religions might look very different.

It was a splendid outing, and nothing at all went wrong for anyone who mattered.

You may think there are only two kinds of dolls in the world, dear reader: the kinds you like to play with and the kinds you don't. You may think that. You may be wrong.

Just another psychic parasite, preying on my emotions.

The things they'll get up to while your back is turned...

I guess we can't call him Lazy Lou no more, 'cause he finally done stopped bein' lazy.

It's amazing what you can get used to. Talking animals? Whatever. But it's even more amazing what can still surprise you.

The beast is out there. You imagine you and it might be kin.

What were Assets? What was Espionage? What was a Committee? (Friday Fictionette for February 9, 2018)

How do you define "home"?

When winning is everyone's responsibility, losing could be anyone's fault. Who let the team down this time?

There is no cure. There is only inoculation.

The walls have ears and a guilty conscience.

There's something about this town they don't talk about in the brochures. It's too sad, and you wouldn't believe it, anyway—not until the parade passes by.

No one gets to choose how they feel--but it seems unfair that someone else should get to choose how I'm going to feel.

They'd made her a promise. She was terrified that they'd keep it.

Sure. An optical illusion. You just keep telling yourself that--while you can.