Tag: short story
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Ten of Wands | Eddie Does DIM
It was Eddie’s dream to follow in his brother’s footsteps and join the Delta Iota Mu fraternity at Greek U. He had no idea that the hazing part would be so … intense. His brother certainly never mentioned going through such things. Perhaps it was a secret that no one was allowed to share. Eddie…
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3TC #MM66 | Paint it Black
Welcome to the daily Three Things Challenge.Use your imagination and creativity using one, two or all three words that may or may not be related. There are no restrictions regarding length, style, or genre, though please keep it family friendly. Tag your responses with 3TC, #threethingschallenge or TTC, and you can add Di’s logo if…
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Four of Swords | The Magic Touch
Morrie made a huge mistake. This is what can happen when you don’t think things through. It all started when Morrie decided he was tired of working. He was an accountant who was bad with numbers. His Uncle Raymond had gotten him the job as a favor to his father since Raymond owed him one.…
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Ten of Pentacles | Elfin Leapfrog
I didn’t always look like this, you know. Before those stupid elves came around, I stood tall and proud. Now I lean backward. It feels as though I could tip over at any moment. And I most certainly was not hollow! Squatters! That’s what those darn elves are. There ought to be a law! But…
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WDYS #289 | Mike
The old man was getting worried. Every morning for the past few years, the two stray cats, Mike and Sylvia, met him in the alley at this very spot. Today, only Sylvia showed up. They usually travel together. He lit another cigarette and continued waiting for Mike. He also sent up a prayer, just in…
aka, The Abject Muse 