Category Archives: Short fiction

Simon, my neighbor across the street, was thrilled ten years ago when someone gave him a pure-bred puppy, with papers. All through his childhood, the family had owned one mutt after another. This dog was his and could prove he … Continue reading →

I woke up with a start; it was 3:00 a.m. exactly. It felt like I wasn’t alone, though nobody was visible in the room. “It’s just me, Boss.” This was a voice I had never heard before, but I knew … Continue reading →

On the bus, the tourists are easy to spot; they have a street map open and are often arguing. It’s fun for me as a retired person – someone who can spare the time – to play guide for them. … Continue reading →