Coke Bottle Wizard by A.J. Williamson At the gas station off the road when I summoned him... Coke Bottle Wizard by A.J. Williamson

Kicking off today with a coke bottle. Wizard, that is. "If the keeper wills it." Thank you A.J.!

#flash #fiction #writing

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The Desert Gardens I came to know this stillness, this symphony of natural breathing

"If you must, think only of those outside the gardens who live in fear of illumination – as if illumination might force a shuttered window of their vision and guide them from the poverty of their thoughts."

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Burning building

Once resurrected from the fire, I bought a new lung free of smoke and cinders with a loan from the mob #bank and coughed my thanks every day until I had no more blessings to spit into the collection platter.

#vss365

Cover of the book The Defiant Light by Victor D Sandiego

"Whether you read The Defiant Light in one sitting or slowly over several months, it is an essential read. Victor is adept at writing all sides of humanity, from destruction to joy or from good to evil, he builds worlds that last lifetimes."

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All the bombs and #arms that fell from the sky that day planted themselves as plowshares in the earth, scarring the desert womb, but leaving behind a legacy of fruition that god willing may one day grow into peace. #vss365

Two Micro Fictions by Matt Zambito For the receiving end of a good beating or the unleashing of one... Two Micro Fictions by Matt Zambito

Here we have two micros by Matt Zambito for your micro dose of goodness

"Sacrifice my right hand for burning family flags at half-mast"

#flash #fiction #writing #writingcommunity

It’s usually the best course, trapping your fear inside your underpants, and letting go. Whenever I place a bet on myself, I’m always sure to investigate these options.

- from Fifteen Years Inside The Machine

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When is a Banana Split not a Banana Split? by Joseph Kerschbaum They stand silent under the neon glow... When is a Banana Split not a Banana Split? by Joseph Kerschbaum

Fresh off the press today, a delightful story by Joseph Kerschbaum who shows us "the wrong words said like pipe bombs and the right words like handwritten letters never delivered."

#fiction #flash #micro #writingcommunity #writing

And Harken by Tom Stevens Their terrible third arm, grasp the pulpit... And Harken by Tom Stevens

We have new work by Tom Stevens that brings a somewhat frightful, even dreadful sense of the divine. This piece speaks to me in painful and articulate tongues.

To Make Outlaws of Verbs The Thirteen Faces of Ruth Tarver. Part 9 of 13 short parts.

Here is part 9 coming your way.

The Thirteen Faces of Ruth Tarver The Thirteen Faces of Ruth Tarver - Introduction and Table of Contents

I'm publishing a unique story on Dynamic Creed about a woman named Ruth Tarver. If you're the proper story type, you may need a couple aspirins. Otherwise, remember that it's fresh and fun and serious. We can all learn from Ruth. Warning: contains contradictions, upsets professors. #Writing #Fiction

Here's a piece that came our way recently that I really love.

Short answer: no.

Welcome to Dog Throat Journal Flash and micro fiction that howls at that damn trash truck

Hey did you know we have a Substack page in addition to our main web site? Maybe a little crazy because I'm up to my armpits in things to do, but it's fun putting some of your work up there in order to reach more people. Zappity.

Endings by Roy N. Mason Mourning of moments forever gone... Endings by Roy N. Mason

Up today, new work from Roy N. Mason who asks if these things are wonderful days of your life, or mourning of moments forever gone.

How Walls Became Hills and They Suffered The Thirteen Faces of Ruth Tarver. Part 7 of 13 short parts.

The Thirteen Faces of Ruth Tarver, part 7 of 13 short parts is up. Ruth and the Russian poet get out of prison by the west gate, and start to organize the insurrection. Fun. #Writing #WritingCommunity #Fiction

This is one of the most beautiful and whacked weird in a good way stories I've read in a long time. Take a look.

Been offline for a few days, but indeed! Great piece.

"don’t go and start blowing your payload quite yet"... but go forth and click to read.

Here's the latest work over at my sister's place, Dog Throat Journal. Forward into the clock mind. #fiction #flash #stay #blessed

Well, I see I'm not the only one who's noticed this. And alas, I'm not the snarky pop culture type (because I can't stand pop culture), and not into obnoxious quips.

So I hang here, watch the inanity flow for a few minutes, before I log off and go do something productive. Cheers.

The Company of Widows by Grace Mattern My desk is slick with memory.. The Company of Widows by Grace Mattern

Over here at Dog Throat Journal HQ, we have new work from Grace Mattern. Weird and wonderful and poignant

"She uncoils a story: the ER, clotted lungs, groceries she abandoned, premeasured needles...."

#flash #fiction #writing

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No Attachment by Dolo Diaz The god of the machine rebukes in his own language... No Attachment by Dolo Diaz

New work up today, No Attachment

"Enough to crack the shell of the machine, to reattach an umbilical cord." - Dolo Diaz

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A Beautiful Long Line of Shovels The Thirteen Faces of Ruth Tarver. Part 3 of 13 short parts.

Part 3 (of 13 short parts) of The Thirteen Faces of Ruth Tarver is here, or over there somewhere.

I had only one rule when I wrote all of this:

1. Don’t worry about the rules.

and

2. Don’t worry about contradicting yourself.

Now go forth and multiply.

I saw a reference to an article about the "proper" way to construct a narrative.

Ouch. That seems so squarespace. Do it your way.

And stay blessed.

#WritingCommunity #Writing #fiction

The Thirteen Faces of Ruth Tarver The Thirteen Faces of Ruth Tarver - Table of Contents

The start of my first serial. Ruth Tarver and the Russian poet confront adventure, betrayal, revenge, corruption, and prison. They embrace love, smack bad guys with shovels, and refuse to fear the private men.

A lot of fun, but it does make the professors over on B Street seethe.

#writing #fiction

One again I #slip on my doubts when, dressed in blackness, they insist to take me to a backyard boneyard for the crime of loving the wrong parts of humanity, like those who plead insanity before breakfast, and those who think dogs make better companions than humans. #vss365

Taken by Madison Lee Patterson She stood in her barren home... Taken by Madison Lee Patterson

Today is Thursday is some parts of the world, and we have a new short fiction piece by Madison Lee Patterson.

"His body was ropey and pale, eyes desperate...."

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