By E. A. Bourland A long time ago there were an unhappy people who lived in a desolate land. They eked a living by farming…
Posts published in “Stories”
Humorous fiction and short stories
by Timothy Braatz 1. Red Wave Tuesday night. What a fiesta! Sharon’s famous guacamole. Country music on Mike’s stereo. White string lights on their back…
by Helga Hewston “Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful—that’s what…
By Casey Alexander The tour guide marched them into the gift shop for the third time in an hour. Pen and pencil sets, car covers,…
By Helga Hewston Prologue The following fictional tale is conjured up from a few true events. In 2008, Condoleezza Rice, then US Secretary of State,…
by Clark Zlotchew Introduction June 5, 2030: As all Americans and citizens of the “Developed Nations” are vividly aware, it is of the utmost importance…
by Marleen S. Barr Mr. Trump was in front of cameras in the Rose Garden again, but only to trumpet an unemployment report that he…
by Rebecca Richardson The Board of Trustees did not at all approve of what the Provost intended to do for the workers of the University…
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