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25 Most Recent Mainstream Short Stories

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TMO: Time Marching On (TMO) 4 by Mark Lichterman
So back then… In the twenty-four years during the time of my divorce, things for me weren't exactly sexless. And because I was never hard up for money, life was pretty good during those twenty-four years.”..
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To Be Or Not To Be by Stephen Kata
A man considers suicide...
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To Dream No More by Mark Lichterman
“Mitchell,”—said through clenched teeth—“I don’t know how to say this so your stupid brain will understand, but I ‘hate’ you!” Her voice lowering, “I hate you with all of my heart and I want you out of my life and out of my house!”..
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Tom's Tall Tales Told Truthfully - Part 10 by Tom poesyco.th@gmail.com
Am thinking about ending this Pot Pourri - not enough Feedback, ERGO assume it is a LOSER! May compile all 10 parts into 1 big mess? Dunno yet! ..
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Too Many Cooks by David Schwinghammer
A young boy hears about a girl who shot her father who'd been molesting her. He can't get anybody to explain how a father could do that to his own daughter...
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Torn Jeans, Shorts, Skating Fashionably.... by Keith John Paul Horcasitas
Updating My Stylish Apparel Wardrobe ... intertwined with Mall Walking and Roller Skating!..
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Tornado by Chessly Nesci
The lake community had been hit hard by a raging Tornado. We had no warnings and couldn’t prepare for such a disaster. The local sheriff came and took pictures of my cabin. I never lost my electricity and everything was intact. The two hundred year old trees were still hovering over our very old str..
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Touching the Rabbit by Rosalie Warren
Heather is looking after her neighbour's rabbit for a few days when it develops an eye infection. But Heather can't bring herself to touch the rabbit or, indeed, any other animal or person... Artwork (c) Laura Stefanussen..
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Tower Tale 4+ Julie by Mark Lichterman
On Rockaway Point the erratic wind blows almost constantly and what may seem a breeze below, can feel like a squall fifty feet up. So it helps, a lot, to know where the wind is coming from and ‘go’ with it, because having a mist of pee blow back in your face, even if it is your own, usually made for..
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Tower Tales #4: Bodily Functions by Mark Lichterman
Careful! Although I have this chapter listed as "Mainstream," in my opinion it should be listed as "Humor," but, though I think you will find this chapter very funny and something other than you've ever read, this humor may not be for everyone...
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Tower Tales 1: Sunbather by Mark Lichterman
Note: Some sexual content- ______________________________________ The binoculars held around his neck, tilting the chair back, he put the heels of his feet onto the narrow ledge beneath the window, and began the four-hour struggle to remain awake… Occasionally he didn’t, but if he did fall a..
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Tower Tales 3: Be Careful! by Mark Lichterman
Extremely sexual, be careful! ______________________________________ By the movement of their heads the lookout could see that the kiss was ardent, and though he could not see beyond the back of the seat, by the angle of the man’s body and the position of his left arm, his fervent imaginatio..
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Tower Tales2:To Kill Him? by Mark Lichterman
Hating this man more than he thought he was capable of hating anyone, as Ewing’s head cleared the hatch… As Ewing’s head barely cleared the hatch, purposely allowing the heavy wooden hatch to slam shut… Actually, putting his weight behind it, Mitchell slammed the hatch shut...
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Tracey Flagler's Fun by David Arthur Walters
The girl next door, the sexiest woman in the world...
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Traditional Sunday1: 1941 by Mark Lichterman
The brothers‑in‑law, Walter and Al, had played gin rummy with each other for years. Walter always thought it took skill to win at cards, or any game. Al, on the other hand, not only played skillfully, but was also lucky… and, oh yes, he did cheat. A "Becoming" excerpt..
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Transition © 2015 Joe Vojt by Joe Vojt
Spring turned into summer today, with this, a new season could be felt coming to the surface of ones inner self...
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Tropicupco by Mark Lichterman
Folding a pair of underpants, haltingly trying to think which of the three kids they belong to, “Mitchie, that’s really dumb; a cup made out of a coconut?” ..
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True Freedom by Adele Gill
The unmatched, unconditional Love that God has just for YOU is forever, regardless of whatever you’ve done, or are doing, in your life...
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True Love by Christa Joyce
Nothing compares to a mother’s love. My mother’s love. And as I stand here hugging this pillow I know it to be the real truth. She has always been a part of my life. She gave me life. Growing up, I never held much store by the fact that she carried me inside her for nine months. To loo..
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Trust in God & He Will Act by Adele Gill
When we commit our way to Jesus, God’s Only Son, He will intercede on our behalf. Committing ones way to Him is about recognizing God’s love, dedication and trust. ..
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Truth: The Lord Is Near to All Who Call Upon Him by Adele Gill
As you can see in the following scriptures, the interpretation and definition of truth from a biblical worldview held by Christian believers hinges solely on the reality that is found in Jesus Christ, and hence, God’s Word. He is the way, the truth, and the life.....
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Trying to forget an old flame by Jan Richards
Seeing an old flame with a child...
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Tundra Sands -- A Dream by Nickolaus Pacione
DIV align=justify>font face="book antiqua">I describe of this dream being of where, within the vast desert of a tundra-like climate. In the sense of the description as of the desert, one sees something similar to the EM>Titanic/EM> rudder up in the sand. As what appears to be the doomed ship, on..
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Turn a Corner/Susan2 by Mark Lichterman
Mitchell had a far-off sense of kissing this kiss before. Of being in this place before. Other than snowflakes, though, he had a remembrance of… fireflies. And this sensation of déjà vu added to the mysticism of this night and of this soul-moving kiss...
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Turning Forty by David Schwinghammer
A woman shoplifts a John Grisham novel by mistake and is grilled by a store detective. ..
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Twinkies, Meatloaf&Sex by Mark Lichterman
Throughout most of the evening and now, because it ‘was’ later… And ‘almost’ time, each felt the monumental stress caused by this long day’s anticipation of the start of the act which by now was ‘anything’ but spontaneous; anxiety over the act itself and tremendous, possibly undue expectation becaus..
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Two Beers, Icy Road, A Drunk Passenger by c lea harris
Someone could have died that night, thank God they didn't but true friendship has been revealed. ..
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Two Birthdays by Mark Lichterman
To spend an entire day without having Marsha to kiss… To spend an ‘entire’ day without Marsha’s hand to hold and, yes, now and then her tush to pat… To spend a whole day without the feeling of well-being… Without the sense of comfort Marsha gave him by just being nearby…..
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Ugly Americans by Ron Karcz
My message to the world this Memorial Day Weekend...
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Ultimate Retribution by C. Kraemer
Reward. We all work for it... including terrorists...
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Unabomber Jr. by David Schwinghammer
A group of high school kids are deceived by a pseudo-radical teacher...
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Unfair Dismissal by Les Bill Gates
A loyal employee is unjustly treated...
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Union Pier 1949 by Mark Lichterman
With the orange, five-man war surplus, rubber and canvas raft perched atop their heads, looking much like a four-legged caterpillar, the boys made their way across the Old Highway, turned right and... “Ow!” ...stepping on unseen rocks, stones... “Ouch!” ...and occasional bottle caps, went forty yard..
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Unseen Components. by Mark Lichterman
Careful, getting a bit sexy here. _______________________________________ Breathing a sigh of relief, “Hey, what took you guys so long? We was startin’ to think you got lost…” He sees traces of lipstick on Frank’s mouth. “…or somethin’.” “Nah!” Calling to Lisa, “We weren’t lost, wer..
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US Negotiating with Terrorists by Adele Gill
Watching this chaotic, feckless, poorly executed, failed evacuation of Afghanistan has been incredibly painful for compassionate people of sensibility everywhere. Whether or not you think we should have ever gone into Afghanistan or not is absolutely immaterial now. The long term and present ramific..
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USO Dance: Chris by Mark Lichterman
Mid twentieth century novels: "Becoming" (735 pages) and "For Better or Worse" (733 Pages) (sequel to "Becoming") can now be purchased as Amazon Kindle Ebooks @ $4.95. Or if a Prime member, both books can be read without cost. USO Dance: Chris is a "Becoming" excerpt._________________..
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USO Dance: Plugged by Mark Lichterman
Careful, descriptive sex here. _______________________________________ “No!” Flattered, looking years younger than her thirty-one, knowing that he was—setting a trend for the rest of her life—minimally ten years younger. “I’m… uh, trust me, I’m older’n eighteen. And ‘a cop’? No, my father..
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Read excerpt from Valentine's Date Valentine's Date by Kate Loveday
When Stephen asks Michelle for a date on Valentines day it turns out differently than his expectations...
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VALIDATION? Is it forthcoming? by: Linda Law by Linda Law
Messages we give and receive can pave the path of our future....
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VALLEY VIEWS FROM ABBOTSFORD, PA by Laura Spinella
At twenty-three, Ethan Dacey believes that his future is built into the horizon. That all changes when a perfect life takes a hairpin turn, claiming his wife and child. Incredible circumstance and a future he never imagined leads him to Abbotsford, PA. ..
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Valley Views From Abbotsford, PA Chapter Two by Laura Spinella
Having lived all her life in Abbotsford, Bess Hillenbrandt knows what makes every person in the small town tick. That's about to change as she meets Ethan Dacey, a man who's led a different kind of life. Make sure to read Chapter One first!! And be sure to visit my website, www.lauraspinella.ne..
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Veneer by Stephen Geez
A story of youth and age, coming together in a time of crisis..
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Vessie & the Guru by Jerelyn Craden
Chapter 18 excerpt from my novel: Vessie Flamingo Outshining the Moon..
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Vision of Greatness by Joe Vojt
Sounds of the earths crust shrinking echoed on deaf ears, waiting for the soul of life to return. ..
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Voices of Reason by Leeuna Foster
After Steven walked out on their marriage, a year ago she kept telling her family and friends repeatedly that he would come back to her. They all looked at her with pity in their eyes. They didn’t believe her. But she knew. ..
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Waiting To Cross by Ian Gilmour
People who feel lonely and ignored have always interested me. This is fiction that stems from the image of some shoes hanging on power lines...
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Walls by Jerelyn Craden
Friends reunited are still miles away...
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Wand Of The Youth God by Mark Lichterman
When seeing Mitchell then ‘that’ way' subconsciously the beauty of his youth brought about the indisputable fact of her own age when Rhea admitted to herself, Jesus, I’m forty-five years old! And at that time—as though being with a youth would make her a youth—her son-in-law became the personificati..
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Want a Collie by Mark Lichterman
Seeing the iceman enter the building, releasing the old lady’s hand, the boy ran to the truck and, standing on tiptoes, grabbed hold of two shards of ice, then hurrying back to his grandmother, “here, Bubby,” handed her the smaller piece. “Thank you, mein kind.” [Thank you, my child.] ..
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WAR - Update: 8-6-05 My Heart Stopped on Sunday UPDATE by Karen Gallo
Sept.: Leaving Germany ! Grandbabies are coming home!!! 8-6-5: My son has returned from Afghanistan safely. Thank You God! Pray for those in the line of slaughter dealing with the savages of Iran et.al. GB has pissed off the God Allah! ooo! America America God Shed his ..
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