Category Archives: Fiction

The Intruder

Posted on February 22, 2026 by oldmainer

Just another night. The only sound created by his footsteps. Surrounded by darkness, he slowly walked through the warehouse that he patrolled every night. Shining his flashlight on any point of entry, he proceeded throughout the area. As his thoughts … Continue reading →

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Shelby

Posted on February 4, 2026 by oldmainer

SHELBY was seven years old. She was in the second grade and loved school. She loved the environment and looked forward to every day. To her it was an escape. Her home was not a particularly pleasant place. As an … Continue reading →

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Checkmate

Posted on August 19, 2022 by oldmainer

“The problem” he said, “is that no one is listening”. “Oh, get over yourself” she said. “Of course they’re listening. They’re just not demonstrative.” ‘That’s not all they’re not. They aren’t particularly interested in anyone else’s opinion either. “They are … Continue reading →

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Neptune

Posted on August 6, 2022 by oldmainer

I’m sorry” she said. “I just can’t do that” “Oh come on” he replied. “It’s no big thing” “Maybe not to you, but it is to me” “I don’t get it. It isn’t like I was asking you to do … Continue reading →

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A Matter Of Taste

Posted on July 16, 2022 by oldmainer

Through the silence came a not so distant sound. Not pleasant but not frightening. Simply, more guttural then one she would expect from her surroundings. Initially, Eleanor felt no fear. There was so much happening, so many friends around. She … Continue reading →

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Rare Relationships

Posted on July 9, 2022 by oldmainer

“I’m sorry that you asked that” she said while slowly swirling the wine in her goblet.“You’re sorry I asked, or you’re sorry about what I asked. There is a difference. I’m surprised my question upset you. “I’m not upset, just … Continue reading →

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The Trunk

Posted on November 2, 2021 by oldmainer

Patricia ambled aimlessly down the crooked aisles of the dark and dusty antique shop. She wasn’t looking for anything specific. Actually, she wasn’t looking for anything at all. She had come into the city to do some shopping when the … Continue reading →

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The Escape

Posted on December 6, 2020 by oldmainer

When the last dishes were washed and had been consigned to their proper places in the cupboard, she smoothed the pleats of her apron, and finally allowed herself a few moments to sit down.  She could hear the soft banter … Continue reading →

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The Woman In My Life

Posted on November 26, 2020 by oldmainer

Alexa, this is Bob. What time is it? It is six twenty seven A.M., and I know who you are Bob. Alexa, my clock says it is only six twenty four. Then your clock is wrong Bob Alexa, it is … Continue reading →

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The Teddy Bear

Posted on August 25, 2020 by oldmainer

The teddy bear sits all alone On the shelf where he was thrown Long ago by a child fair Who no longer visits there The little girl has grown Each day watching on his own Through his button eyes once … Continue reading →

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