Monthly Archives: August 2018

That Moment When You Realize

Posted on August 31, 2018 by vanyieck

It was routine. Blake was in line, watching with passing interest as the cashier ran through his items. After she scanned the last item, she asked, “How old are you?” She had a nervous grin that was contagious. “Uh, forty-five,” … Continue reading →

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Comic Relief

Posted on August 22, 2018 by vanyieck

Yesterday my daughter came up to me and said, “Did you know President John F. Kennedy wanted to convert America over from Imperial to Metric? Then he was assassinated.” “Do you think there’s a connection between the two?” I asked. … Continue reading →

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Adult Fans of Lego

Posted on August 19, 2018 by vanyieck

Roger had never brought a girl back to his house. When Amanda said she wanted to see his place, his heart fluttered. It was a risk, but if their relationship was to progress, discovering his secret passion was unavoidable. He … Continue reading →

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In the Blood

Posted on August 16, 2018 by vanyieck

Brady felt something warm on the side of his nose. Instinctively, he touched it and felt something wet. When he looked at this fingers, he discovered blood. “What on earth?” he exclaimed. Luke saw blood and panicked. “What happened? Are … Continue reading →

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Trap Question

Posted on August 13, 2018 by vanyieck

“There’s one question you never want to be asked,” announced Parker. “Have you stopped beating your girlfriend?” asked Renfrew. “What?” asked Parker. Simone laughed. “What about, ‘why are you so stupid?’” “That’s a good one,” said Ariana. “I’m partial to, … Continue reading →

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Malpractice

Posted on August 10, 2018 by vanyieck

Wallace could feel it building the past hour. He set his glasses on his desk and rubbed his eyes. Karen noticed from the next cubicle. “You alright?” she asked. “I’m fighting a headache,” grumbled Wallace. Just then, Phil walked past. … Continue reading →

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Surrounded by Optimists

Posted on August 7, 2018 by vanyieck

It was bad enough that Lucas was dragged to a party, but going to one with party games was too much. “Okay, we’re going around the circle. When it’s your turn, you have to tell us something about yourself no … Continue reading →

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Pulling Strings

Posted on August 4, 2018 by vanyieck

“Derek, did you hear what happened at the last Bilderberg meeting?” asked Vlad. “Nope, and I don’t really care,” replied Derek. Vlad’s jaw dropped. “What’s the matter with you? Don’t you know they control practically everything?” “Nah, they don’t,” dismissed … Continue reading →

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Two Kinds of Traveller

Posted on August 1, 2018 by vanyieck

Two hours before their flight was to leave, Dylan finally started packing. “Why did you wait so long? We’ve got to go,” seethed Eliza. “Relax, I know what I’m doing. Man, you can be so uptight sometimes,” he scoffed. Eliza … Continue reading →

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