Tag: Fiction

SHOWDOWN AT WILD HORSE PASS by GARRY ARMSTRONG

On this date in 2016, Garry and I were visiting Ben in Arizona. This is Garry's story. A Friday Flashback on Saturday. Deal with it. Story by Garry Armstrong Photographs by Garry & Marilyn Armstrong More than a week in Arizona and we couldn't lose them. We couldn't see them. The big country that protected … Continue reading SHOWDOWN AT WILD HORSE PASS by GARRY ARMSTRONG

SNOW HATE

A NO H8 story by Rich Paschall The doorbell startled Howard.  He was not expecting anyone on a snowy Saturday afternoon in January.  He moved quickly to the front door and opened it to find his teenage grandson. "Hello, grandpa," the boy blurted, "I came to shovel your snow." At that, Billy grabbed a shovel … Continue reading SNOW HATE

MR. CASTEN’S CLUTTER

Stuff, by Rich Paschall Only his neighbor Jorge knew the old guy was sick. In fact, Mr. Casten had been failing for almost two years. Whenever Jorge saw the old man, he asked if there was anything he could do to help. When Mr. Casten was not seen for a week, Jorge would go knock … Continue reading MR. CASTEN’S CLUTTER

A STATELY TREE

Branching Out, by Rich Paschall William was staring up at the giant tree when Mr. Dubois softly approached. "It really is a magnificent tree," he told William in a consoling tone of voice. William would have none of that. He glared back at the neighbor before speaking. "It is a horrible tree, sir. It has … Continue reading A STATELY TREE

A BIT OF FICTION – HOOK & PAN

“Shiver me timbers,” shouted Hook as, once again, Peter Pan eluded his grasp. “Shiver me what?” teased Pan. “What timbers? Where?” “You know,” said Hook. “Timbers. Like … I don’t know … the timbers on a roof. What do I know about wood? I’m a pirate, not a contractor!” For a brief, confusing moment, Hook … Continue reading A BIT OF FICTION – HOOK & PAN

NOT NOW, DAD

A Father's Day Tale, Rich Paschall As he neared the end of his life, Mr. Fine often reflected on his past. He could not help but do so. As for his health, he had both good and bad days. Sometimes he felt as if nothing was wrong. On other days, he could just feel that … Continue reading NOT NOW, DAD

WHO ARE YOU? FAMILY TO STRANGER, OVERNIGHT

A family of strangers story by Rich Paschall Russell was home from the university, perhaps for the last time.  He finally graduated after four and a half years and a double major from the School of Business. He lived at school each year and came home for the summers. Now his plan was to get … Continue reading WHO ARE YOU? FAMILY TO STRANGER, OVERNIGHT

MAGICAL HOUSEKEEPERS

Last night, I explained to Garry about house-elves. He isn't a big reader of fantasy, as I am, so some of this stuff hasn't gnawed at the edges of his consciousness. I told him if we were to leave milk and cookies out, the little folk would come to our house. Overnight, while we sleep, they would clean, scrub, … Continue reading MAGICAL HOUSEKEEPERS

HOOK & PAN – A TIDBIT OF FICTION

“Shiver me timbers,” shouted Hook as, once again, Peter Pan eluded his grasp. “Shiver me what?” teased Pan. “What timbers? Where?” “You know,” said Hook. “Timbers. Like … I don’t know … the timbers on a roof. What do I know about wood? I’m a pirate, not a contractor!” For a brief, confusing moment, Hook … Continue reading HOOK & PAN – A TIDBIT OF FICTION

WALKING IN A MISTY WOOD

It's misty in the forest. I was hanging loose, on my recliner with the laptop. The ballgame was playing on the television, I mentally drifting, lazily thinking about supper. What I would cook. When. Then I drifted into a trance. A light trance which brought me to the forest. I didn't do it on purpose exactly, but sometimes the magic gets loose … Continue reading WALKING IN A MISTY WOOD