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Tag Archives: Fiction
The Flaming White Trash Stunt Spectacular, fiction by Seth Cherniak
Junior sat on the wobbly metal steps of the baby roller coaster. In his left hand was a swiftly melting, toxic looking blue snow cone which had stained his dirty t‑shirt, mouth, teeth and tongue. In his right hand … Continue reading
Still Life with Tilt, fiction by C.C. Russell
(originally published in Oyster Boy Review) “I guess if my life was a painting, It’d have to be one of a girl with ratty hair playing a pinball game.” Her head tilted back as she blew smoke into the air. … Continue reading
More Sideways Than Up, by Sheldon Lee Compton
Tiffany Reed pulled the hood of her sweatshirt over her forehead and kept walking. The hood covered all her hair except four inches of bangs showing roots grown out so long her hair looked only tipped with blonde dye and … Continue reading
Whatev, fiction by Misty Skaggs
On prom morning, she was awakened by the croaky sound of Daddy’s decrepit old rooster, over the hill at the barn. Daybreak. Rose had always liked the sound of that word. And the connotations she imagined along with it. She … Continue reading
Skinny Dogs and Spotted Horses, fiction by Catfish McDaris
Quick traded a Bowie knife and an Arkansas toothpick for a cayuse with brown clouds across its white rump. The horse looked strong and knew how to dance and fly. Quick harnessed a rope bridle and threw an old Mexican … Continue reading
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Transformer, fiction by Benjamin Soileau
I’m fiddling with one of those transforming monstrosities that toy companies make just to drive men like me crazy. It’s some kind of dinosaur that turns into a speedboat and I’m looking down at it, turning it this way and … Continue reading
Big Red Cap, fiction by James Leary
Not so long ago there lived a young man who suffered greatly at the death of his father. The young man, who became known as Red Cap for the old, dusty Marlboro hat he always wore, was loved by all … Continue reading
Hyperhidrosis, fiction by Cassie Adams
The day I found out that grandma Dolly was a prostitute, I realized that I’d never given much thought to the sex industry. But now that I was thinking about it, it was everywhere, from the obvious stuff (prostitution, strip … Continue reading
A Long Row to Hoe, by Meriwether O'Connor
Old Mr. Worthington showed up at half past ten when he shoulda oughta been there at ten sharp. Miss Candleman was ready for him with a cup of coffee, hers. She walked out, pleasant as pie. Hi, Mr. Worthington. … Continue reading
