SAMPLE SHORT STORIES

Forth

Louis learns early on how politics work against him. Using a time machine to travel back to Williamsburg, VA, in 1776 to even the score… for everyone.

Taming The Paper Tiger

Archie changes the world by demanding that companies that send junk mail pay residents to dispose of it.

Clink

Captivating Bryonny sells Jacob the antibellum farmhouse he’s always wanted. Was it too good to be true? He’ll find out on Halloween night.

Dad Versus The Refrigerator

Rebecca and Lu are hungry, but there’s nothing to eat. Can Dad help without using too many rhymes?

Glamour Loch

On a hot summer day, Lochlyn and Douglas search for cool water. They discover much more.

Because, Hey, It’s Almost Christmas

A man goes shopping on Christmas Eve and decides to buy himself an adult gift when he encounters the never-say-die employee of the year.

The Dogwood Dell Direction

Dogs from the planet Canus solve the Richmond, VA parking shortage as part of a plot to conquer Earth.

Waffling Toward Crispy

Extolling the virtues of relationships…with our appliances.

Keeping Time

A would-be victim and a would-be mugger get lost in a philosophical discussion.

To Hell Strip and Back

When their insurance company denies a life-saving treatment for their 2-year-old son. A couple buys the grass strip outside headquarters and puts up a toll booth.

Musculus Theatri

Theatre mouse Sally leads a tour through Winchester Little Theatre.

The roles I play are like the parsley that comes with a meal. Not the meal, just a little color.

The Hummingbird Centerpiece

When challenged by a MENSA puzzle. It’s better to know what you don’t know, you know?

The open-concept layout gave me a clear view through the house to the backyard, where they were grilling — that is, cooking, not being cooked. Just inside the entrance was a large table, with little room to sashay past on one side. A small box marked Mensa Jigsaw sat on the table beside a silver tray holding the pieces.