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Very Short Stories: 300 Bite-Size Works of Fiction
by Sean Hill
Fun, funny, light-hearted and witty.
A classic bathroom book or perfect as a conversation-starter or casual reading for houseguests.
Many stories were okay but some were truly remarkable.
In the chapter on love, I wish there was more queer representation
These were some of my favourite stories:
- "Firetruck!" yelled five-year-old Billy. His mom had told him his dad was a fireman. When he got older he set fires, hoping to meet Dad.
-Suzy wasn't sure why she liked Trey. He didn't have much money and wasn't good looking. Maybe the fact he loved her counted for something.
-Called my dad to let him know my wife, Janice, was gone. "What happened?" asked my dad. "My fault," I said, "forgot to lock the door."
-Clowning was Daryl's profession, cooking was his passion. Stella thought he was perfect. She liked to laugh and never learned to cook.
-Sheila liked Ken in the same way she liked a Filet-O-Fish sandwich when she was thinking of lobster. He was right here, right now.
-I used my second wish to undo the first. Your body sprang back to life. The third wish I'm keeping, in case you get out of line again.
-Tired of being wanted for her looks, Kim shaved her head before the blind date. Ted dressed like a tramp, hiding his wealth. Both ran.
-After our date, we went home and found your place had been robbed. It made me feel bad about all the times I thought about robbing you.
-You asked for flowers and I brought flowers. You asked for dancing and I danced. I asked for your love and you gave back the flowers.
-The fire felt good. It drove away the thoughts of you as it caressed my skin. I hoped there was no afterlife from which to remember you.
-Psst! It's me...I mean you, from the future. Don't worry, it works out. You'll be wrongly convicted but meet your true love in prison.
-I held her pretty hand, intertwining my fingers with hers. Enjoying the moment, then putting it with the rest in the freezer.
-Mark's foot had swollen to twice its normal size. His health insurance company was sympathetic, they sent him larger shoes.
A classic bathroom book or perfect as a conversation-starter or casual reading for houseguests.
Many stories were okay but some were truly remarkable.
In the chapter on love, I wish there was more queer representation
These were some of my favourite stories:
- "Firetruck!" yelled five-year-old Billy. His mom had told him his dad was a fireman. When he got older he set fires, hoping to meet Dad.
-Suzy wasn't sure why she liked Trey. He didn't have much money and wasn't good looking. Maybe the fact he loved her counted for something.
-Called my dad to let him know my wife, Janice, was gone. "What happened?" asked my dad. "My fault," I said, "forgot to lock the door."
-Clowning was Daryl's profession, cooking was his passion. Stella thought he was perfect. She liked to laugh and never learned to cook.
-Sheila liked Ken in the same way she liked a Filet-O-Fish sandwich when she was thinking of lobster. He was right here, right now.
-I used my second wish to undo the first. Your body sprang back to life. The third wish I'm keeping, in case you get out of line again.
-Tired of being wanted for her looks, Kim shaved her head before the blind date. Ted dressed like a tramp, hiding his wealth. Both ran.
-After our date, we went home and found your place had been robbed. It made me feel bad about all the times I thought about robbing you.
-You asked for flowers and I brought flowers. You asked for dancing and I danced. I asked for your love and you gave back the flowers.
-The fire felt good. It drove away the thoughts of you as it caressed my skin. I hoped there was no afterlife from which to remember you.
-Psst! It's me...I mean you, from the future. Don't worry, it works out. You'll be wrongly convicted but meet your true love in prison.
-I held her pretty hand, intertwining my fingers with hers. Enjoying the moment, then putting it with the rest in the freezer.
-Mark's foot had swollen to twice its normal size. His health insurance company was sympathetic, they sent him larger shoes.