Tag Archives: Short Story

You Think So?

Posted on April 19, 2021 by jenicek

“It’s not that difficult,” he insisted. She took a large potato and began to slice it. “Isn’t it?” she replied. He sighed and said, “It is if you make it that way.” “Hand me that bowl.” She swept the potato … Continue reading →

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First Contract

Posted on April 12, 2021 by jenicek

It is a known fact that humanity made first contact with extra-terrestrials on June 13th, 20XX when an enormous spacecraft appeared over the United Nations Secretariat Building, and a group of twelve alien delegates spoke to the Earth, inviting us … Continue reading →

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Ensign’s Log

Posted on March 29, 2021 by jenicek

Ensign Edward Park’s Personal Log-StarDate 8720.73 I have been tasked with transporting Atlas, favorite pet of Captain Buhle of the U.S.S. Centurion. While some of my shipmates have dismissed this is as a dull errand, I see this as an … Continue reading →

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Striking Six Again

Posted on March 15, 2021 by jenicek

Having just finished a very long piece, novel-length in fact, I find myself wanting to write shorter things. So I’m returning to the shortest form I know of, the six-word story. Think of it as a pallet cleanser, like an … Continue reading →

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Six Years Old Today

Posted on September 1, 2020 by jenicek

Today is the sixth anniversary of my first post on this blog. It started as a place to share my novel, Chosen, but it has grown over time as I have continued to post something every Monday. I want to … Continue reading →

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Insights and Delights -Arrondissement Part Forty-Nine

Posted on August 3, 2020 by jenicek

Zsófia was still filthy when they returned to the Tower Cerulean but Monsieur L’Horloge did not care. He flung his arms around her and kissed her deeply. If she had any doubts about his love for her, and she didn’t, … Continue reading →

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Play Time-Arrondissement-Part Forty-Six

Posted on July 13, 2020 by jenicek

Maxi buttoned up her blouse, smoothed her trousers, and put on her jacket. Her latest conquest still slept in the hotel bed, snoring softly. He was the perfect distraction, beautiful, skilled, and uninterested in asking any questions. Severin, no.. was … Continue reading →

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A Long Road Back-Arrondissement-Part Forty-Five

Posted on July 6, 2020 by jenicek

Heavy snow pelted the Gelatinous Arc as it slowly slid across the Plaza of Vœux and was absorbed. Olivia and her Chevalier bodyguards strode underneath but the flakes still swirled about them. “We should find shelter,” said the Cautious Chevalier. … Continue reading →

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Action Must Be Taken-Arrondissement Part Forty

Posted on June 1, 2020 by jenicek

                                                                    Tragedy Reversed                                                              By Eloise Van der Linde                                                November 3rd, 394th Year of the Thrush An accident occurred today at the construction site on the Rue du Référentiel for the new annex of the Musée d’art post-ancien when a ledge … Continue reading →

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In And Out With Words-Arrondissement Part Thirty Nine

Posted on May 25, 2020 by jenicek

Les Requêtes was full of people looking to forget their troubles and enjoy themselves. A foursome of dandies, their clothes shifting through the invisible spectrum all drank from a bowl of smoking liquid using silk straws. A jazz band was … Continue reading →

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