Tag Archives: Friday Fictioneer

Caller ID

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

  t   The ringing of the phone bounced off the tiled walls until I thought I would go mad.  Ten times, then the caller would hang up and try again. I struggled with the ropes that bound my wrists … Continue reading →

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One More Time

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

The line of traffic waiting for the ferry was  long. Glenn squirmed in his seat and leaned out the window, trying to see if anything was moving ahead. The sky was blue and the air was fresh, but all he … Continue reading →

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Dream or Reality

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Aliyia stretched and yawned, puzzled by the stiffness of her body.  She carefully swung her legs out of bed, attempted to stand, and fell with a thud.  Staring at the ceiling, she lifted her head and shook it.  It was so … Continue reading →

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Mother

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Tiny Florence trembled.  Damp, cold air wrapped around her like a shroud.  The light from the open grave grew brighter but held no warmth for the young orphan.   “Oh miss?” her teeth chattered as she spoke.  “When will it … Continue reading →

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Fifty Ways

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

In the beginning it was beautiful.  She was so unpredictable; everything that he was not.  Each day was a new adventure.  He had never felt more vibrant.  Even at work, he was more productive. His colleagues noticed and were happy … Continue reading →

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Homecoming

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

It was raining the night we brought her home. Heavy downpours emerged from the slow and steady drizzle.   She slept soundly in the back seat, even though I ached to hold her in my arms.  Her face was calm … Continue reading →

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Can’t Wait

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Word count: 100 “It’s not funny anymore,” she pleaded. “I am seriously in pain.” Michael grinned at his friend in the back of the canoe.  Practical jokes made him feel in control, powerful.  Besides, no one would get hurt.  He … Continue reading →

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Someday…

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

It was an odd hobby, seemingly fitting for a writer. Lelajack had saved every pen she had ever used.   When they dried up, she plunked them into a box.  When it filled up, she got a larger box.  Then … Continue reading →

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Coming Home

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

The colorless cold courtyard contrasted with the warmth inside the tiny apartment.  Every detail had been checked off the list.   The warm hue of the plates, the aroma of casseroles and baking bread, glowing golden candles flickering in the entryway, … Continue reading →

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Like Clockwork Friday Fictioneers

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

  5:23 PM. Chris watched for her.  Sometimes she wore a red scarf.  She was always in a hurry. Today, he would do it. 5:24 PM. She should be here by now.   No sign of her coming down the … Continue reading →

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