The master’s ladle was going to land on his head. Oliver darted to the side as the man lunged over the boiling pot, accidentally dipping his large stomach in it. Recoiling, he screamed in agony. “Bet the gruel now tastes like him.” muttered a boy to general agreement in the vicinity. Mr. Bumble, the parish … Continue reading 500 words Challenge : Oliver Twist Iconic Scene Rewritten
The Unsinkable Cat My fourteen-year-old owner, Esmeralda Berkley, is an heiress. She has always lived a life of luxury, but despite it all, she is kind and loving. Her parents try not to deny her, because she seldom asks for anything extravagant. When there was news of the world’s best ship setting sail to the … Continue reading Twist in Fiction – The Unsinkable Cat
Gifted “Kyle, take the new girl in your team.” said Julien bossily. “Why should I? You take her.” retorted Kyle. For a couple of ten year olds they were very opinionated. “I already have Snot Face and Computer Geek on my team.” said Julien firmly. “We all want a fair match and it’s only right … Continue reading Wednesday Short Story – Prompt – Kids
Sandcastles and Football “Will you play in the sandbox with me?” she requests, offering me an extra tiny pink pail. Her eyes are chocolate brown, and her smile is infectious. I am about to say yes. But she’s a girl She obviously has cooties. Of course, I don’t like her. “No.” I say instead and … Continue reading Wednesday Short Story – Prompt – Friend
Pumpkin Shell and Plastic Corn Soup Ingredients: 1. One ounce pumpkin shell (broken or whole) 2. Two tablespoons coral powder 3. Three cups plastic corns (recommended recycled Xeplometrowynelol plastic) 4. 11 ounces of water (synthetic works fine) 5. One spoon sea sand to taste Process: Mix ingredients and bring to a boil. Serve hot while … Continue reading Wednesday Short Story – Prompt – Pumpkin
The Red Carpet Damn it Suzie. Just smile. “That’s right, like that, show me some teeth.” Flash. FLASH. FLASH. Stop fretting. Your lipstick is fine. “Smile now, smile honey, blow ’em a kiss.” Fuck. They know you did the surgery. Damn it Suzie, should have paid a little more. “Come on darling spin, spin, give … Continue reading Wednesday Short Story – Prompt – Camera
On a frosty cold night, in the most unlikely of places, love blossoms between two young souls.
Delivery “One pinaeapple pizza with pepperoni. That will be $9.99.” “Umm, I am not sure I want this.” “Isn’t this flat number 43? Isn’t your name Suzie Collins?” “It is. It is. It’s just I don’t eat pineapple. I’m allergic. It gets bad...if I don’t take my meds, I could bite the dust.” “Wow. Then … Continue reading Wednesday Short Story – Prompt – Pizza
Tight on money, and almost homeless amidst the pandemic, little Sara finds a way for her family to get back on their feet.
The Jovial Writer 