Short Fiction – The Test

Short Fiction – The Test

  I have been taking the test for some time now. I’m not sure how long or how much time is left.  Some of the problems are easy.  I breeze right through them.  Others take what seems like forever to sort out. There are others taking the test with me.  It is...
Short Short Story:  The Last Race

Short Short Story: The Last Race

  “We asked God to take away these burdens from our souls, and he took them away.” “Yes, he took them away.” “Everything happens for a reason.  It’s part of God’s plan.” “Yes, it’s part of his plan.” <><><><><><><> Cooper...
Death and Taxes

Death and Taxes

  [Click on BLUE link for sources and more information]   Nothing in this world can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. Benjamin Franklin   The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn’t get worse every time Congress meets....
Short Fiction:  The Dead Man

Short Fiction: The Dead Man

    The ceiling fan purred. It was hot and humid in the room. Albert had come to Puerto Vallarta from San Francisco where it was cool and brisk. He had ten days to himself alone without a phone or computer. He came to think, not to work. He walked out to the...