Ergo, the Ogre

  • The Palindromic Bubbae

    The Palindromic Bubbae

      “I’m sorry, Sir,” Marie bit her lip. “I’m not on the menu.” With that, the dentally-challenged truck driver flung his menu to the floor. “Step on that, please ma’am.” For what seemed like the millionth time, Marie placed her petite foot on the menu and waited for the next line, which would likely send his…

  • Movin’ on Up

    Movin’ on Up

    It’s time for Friday Fictioneers again, hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. This week’s visual prompt (above) was provided by Ted Strutz. “Hey, Mom!” Larry elbowed his mom.” “Look —” “Don’t ever do that while I’m driving, Larry! You wanna cause an accident?” “Sorry, but look! He pointed at the truck with an oversize load sign, making…

  • Fibbing Friday | 5/7/2021

    Fibbing Friday | 5/7/2021

    It’s Fibbing Friday again. Time to lie like a rug! Today our host is Di of Pensivity 101 fame. Questions are below. What is a menagerie? A menagerie is when three people are intimate together in a zoo with more than three animals watching. 2. What is Victoria’s Secret? His real name is Victor. Don’t…

  • Delicious Burn

    Delicious Burn

    A sudden captivation: eyes locking overdirty martinis. Two reckless heartsin a sublime tango —like moths to a flame.

  • Leon

    Leon

    “That boy’s too old for you, Marie. He ain’t nothin’ but trouble!” “Oh, Daddy…“ Her father watched as they peeled out of the driveway in Leon’s Corvette. Rather than seeing a movie, they “went parking” at Tucker Lake. Marie was disappointed, but maybe Leon just wanted to talk & get to know her better. She…

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