Short Stories

Drama on C3 - part 1

Part 1 Before the drama commences, just a quick note as to how I came to be on C3 which is the surgical/urology ward at the local hospital.. One...

Drama on C3 - part 2

Part 2. One medical team came on rounds and when they came to Emily’s bed, they spent quite a time discussing together and looking at x-rays before...

For Elice

I was a Foods and Nutrition major in the Home Economics Department at North Dakota State Universiry. I didn't really enjoy food that much, but this...

Phantasmagoric

“You will have an interesting night,” laughed Aunt Pam, my husband's uncle's wife. “we are putting you in the haunted room.” We had gone to visit...

Who Killed the Queen of Spades?

A Short Play set in modern times at the Griffin Hotel, Ludlow ACT I - Friday evening, 6 p.m. In the bar of the hotel. Jean and Brenda are sitting at...

Lumenism over the Hudson

Here I am – relocated again – but at least I am in a position of some importance this time - on the mantle piece. I would have preferred to live in...

Beyond the Pale - part 1

February 11 I noticed my bridge partner, Diana, looked rather fraught when she arrived for our game today. “I've just done something, and maybe it...

Beyond the Pale - part 2

March 11 Wednesday bridge again, and as soon as I saw Diana I asked, “So what's the news about your grandson. Has he arrived?” “Yes, all went...
Cherry

Dear Philip

Dear Philip It's been a long time since I wrote a letter to you, but you are the one person whom I might not be embarrassed about writing this to. I...
Cherry

Conchita - part 1 (of 2)

June 24 th , 2016 in a small town in Washington written by Larry, Cathy and Jean Conchita blinked from the brightness of the sun as she came out of...

Conchita - part 2 (of 2)

It was just past 3 when a white SUV pulled into the lot of the motel. Three people got out, and went in, and then before long, there they were...