Short Stories

The Woman At Church – A Short Short Story

The Woman At Church – A Short Short Story

    Prologue She always remembers that day. Chapter One She hadn't showered that morning even though she knew she should have. She had been out late and done something she wasn't proud of. Chapter Two She got to church late and sat next to a woman wearing a...

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Woman in Blue and Green – A Short Short Story

Woman in Blue and Green – A Short Short Story

  Introduction She went on vacation by herself. Chapter One When she looked at him she wasn't sure if he was drowning or just goofing around. She decided he was drowning and went into the deep end and saved him. He revived and kissed her on the lips he was so...

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The Fearful Mermaid – A Short Short Story

The Fearful Mermaid – A Short Short Story

The Fearful Mermaid - A Short, Short Story Chapter 1 - The Chase Satine, the mermaid who liked her blue eyeshadow and mascara, didn't know why they were chasing her, why they were so angry.  She swam as fast as she could to get away, all the time trying to remember if...

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‘At First’ – A Short, Short Story

‘At First’ – A Short, Short Story

    'At First' - A Short, Short Story Was she the one being counseled or was she the counselor?  I couldn't tell at first.   Were the children hers, or the other woman's, or maybe they belonged to the man, or all three.  I couldn't tell at first. At first I...

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The Realizing Woman – A Short Short Story

The Realizing Woman – A Short Short Story

  While I was in Dallas this past weekend I went to a bookstore late at night. I once again found a person sitting still who would be a good subject. I drew her in my sketchbook instead of on a napkin.  This time I wasn't able to meet her as she left quickly...

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Arm and Hand – A Short Short Story

Arm and Hand – A Short Short Story

Arm and Hand are at war with each other. Arm is lazy but Hand is not. But Arm find ways to stop the communication between Hand and her owner, Head. Head ends up thinking Hand is lazy too but it’s really just Arm’s message getting through, not Hand’s. Head feels like she can’t do anything since she can’t get Hand to do anything. Head needs help but Hand isn’t helping.

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