Category: Fortnightly 300 Word Story Group
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The Boogeyman
“America is the land of the free, the home of the brave.” “You’ve misinterpreted the rhetoric, just a bit. It doesn’t apply to breaking into my home.” I managed to sound calm, despite my racing heart. The last thing I’d expected upon returning home from a long day at the newspaper was to find a…
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School Days
“Become a teacher, he said. You’ll get summers off, he said. Molding young minds is rewarding, he said. Except he left out this part of the job.” “Talking to yourself again, Tom?” Liam stepped into the room and let out an expletive. “I was wondering what was taking you so long. I thought we were…
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Blood Is Life
“…become a Sodom and Gomorrah.” “What was that, Mrs. Heks?” I was distracted by my new partner, Chen, who was vomiting as if possessed by a demon. The wrinkly woman scowled. “Please pay attention Officer Jill.” I managed not to roll my eyes. “She’s Detective Kalbag,” Chen joined us, wiping his mouth with his sleeve. …
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The Importance of Being Rudyard
“Rudyard is a stupid name,” Gus declared. Lisa frowned. “What about Oscar?” “As in Oscar Wilde? Only if you want my nephew bullied.” “Dickens?” He gave her the thumbs down. Looking at his brother-in-law, he said, “Dan, don’t let her name him.” “I’m surprised by how much I like her choices.” “See,” Lisa smiled triumphantly. …
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Teresa’s Choice
“Everybody is talking about you.” Kevin greeted her with the announcement. “All good, I hope.” She said, absentmindedly checking her e-mails. “Teresa’s at it again.” Putting down her phone, she gave him her full attention. That explained the nasty looks she was getting around town. “Now I know how a celebrity must feel in the…
J. Rusolo Ward 