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Mono-Life

Neil Siemers - October 25, 2013

Scott waved hello to Greg as he walked past his cubicle on the way to the break room, as he did every morning before his shift started. Despite the fact that Greg and Simon had cubicles facing each other, Scott never bothered to wave at Simon. Why would he, after all? “Good morning to you, […]

Close Your Eyes and Tell a Story

Ashley M. Hill - February 8, 2013

You get into a car with a stranger. Maybe she’s offered you a ride on a rainy day. Maybe you just make stupid life choices, who knows. It doesn’t matter. What does matter is that during the ride you realize that you have no idea where the driver is taking you — and the doors […]

The Artist (Flash Fiction)

Nancy Cayton Myers - March 28, 2012

So yeah, I’m working this fundraiser tonight at the museum. It’s in this room with ancient stone carvings from Egypt. A bunch of rich people and artists from all over rubbing elbows. Used to come in here with my boys from time to time, that’s how I knew about it and now I work here, […]

Panning for Gold in the Dark

Nancy Cayton Myers - January 27, 2012

A couple of weeks back the fabulous Confabulators weighed in on where their writing ideas come from. I may backtrack a bit over some of that territory, because where they come from seems to be connected to the ideas I end up pursuing past the ‘idea’ stage. Looking back on the thousands of words I’ve […]