Tag: my fiction
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The Ninja, The Super Hero, And The Old Lady
The big night had arrived: Halloween! This year was special. For the first time, Liam and Sally were going trick or treating on their own. To be honest, I’m wasn’t a big fan of the idea. Liam wasn’t quite eleven yet, and Sally was only seven. They approached my husband and I earlier in the…
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The Funeral
“Hard to believe it’s been twenty years since you walked out on me.” The voice startled Shane, who was kneeling in front of the casket. Shane winced. He wasn’t prepared for Maggie. “It wasn’t like that.” “What was it like?” Maggie wasn’t one to let things go. “I didn’t expect to see you.” He blurted…
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The Night Bear
Waves of nausea rippled through my body, but I valiantly controlled the urge to vomit. It was my first day on the homicide beat, and I wasn’t about to embarrass myself in front of the veteran police detectives and paramedics on the scene. I saw Detective Ryan, and waved. “Amber, a moment?” She looked at…
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I Love Sofia
“Profundity? That’s a big word,” John smirked. Sofia’s hackles went up. “What’s that supposed to mean?” “Nothing.” “Is it because I’m a woman?” “Don’t be silly.” “Is it because I’m from Brooklyn – and not the trendy, hipster Brooklyn?” He shook his head. “It’s because my dad was a construction worker.” “This is getting out…
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The Dirty Old Man
“Not again,” Lisa muttered before turning to the man tapping her shoulder. She looked him up and down. What was it about her that attracted middle aged men? At least this one seemed to be in decent shape. Still, he could be her father’s older brother. Another dirty old man. “Look, sir, I’m sure you’re…
J. Rusolo Ward 