Outhouse (Six Word Story 708)

Myrna’s home remedies had horrifying side-effects.

The Spider (50 Word Story #9)

Harold ached where the cord was cinched tight around his testicles. Blood flowed in, but not out. He squatted on his haunches, and then rose, trying to relieve the discomfort.

He heard a bicycle approaching through the tunnel and peered around the edge.

Thank god! A boy, alone. Maybe 12?

1864-2017

Ignominious deaths dogged seven sad generations.

Hacienda Massacre (Six Word Story 539)

For the buzzards, a legendary feast.

Fin du Seagrams (Six Word Story 538)

All bottles emptied, the party sputtered.

Miami (Six Word Story 537)

We were like bonobos on Viagara.

1:35 a.m. (Six Word Story 536)

The scrawny chick kissed rather enthusiastically.

15 Years (Six Word Story 535)

They should’ve checked pockets before Customs.

Highball (50 Word Story #8)

Highball knocked around front. No answer. Around back, he kicked the door in.

Silence.

Electronics were piled on a desk, charging. A decent collection of real jewelry in the dresser. High-class liquor, unopened. Cash in a box in the freezer. A notebook of passwords, prompts.

Outside, a car door slammed.

Resignation (Six Word Story 534)

Jerry realized the ass-kicking wouldn’t end.