Tag Archives: Inspiration Monday

All’s Fair

Mr. C Moordock Rutop, CEO of Worldmart, the largest corporation on the planet,  stared out the window of his 100th floor penthouse office.  The crowd gathering below in the plaza for the protest looked like ants scurrying around.  Even at … Continue reading

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Overly Attached

Dear Diary, Why do I keep torturing myself over Richard?  It’s been a month and I am still hung up on him.  Why can’t I just let it go.  Move on.  Start dating again.  I’m sure he has.  But nooooo.  … Continue reading

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It’s Morphin Time

Matthew’s wife and two children sat huddled together at the far end of the couch.  He was seated at the near end, leaning forward, trying to understand all the information Special Agent Gibbons was throwing at him.  Witness protection meant … Continue reading

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Aces and Eights

Sam was a sucker for a damsel in distress.  He couldn’t help himself.  There was something about a woman in trouble that made him throw all caution to the wind in order to save her.  It started early when he … Continue reading

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Morning Has Broken

The first traces of dawn began to emerge in the east.  Velvety black was replaced by navy blue, then royal purple.  The full moon, a mere couple hours past its prime, was sinking into the west. Charles and Marisa sat … Continue reading

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In Session

Adult theme Jeff’s breathing came faster as he heard Jessica’s slow methodical steps coming up the metal staircase, click . . . click . . .click.  He tried to twist his arms out of the restraints that held him to … Continue reading

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Holding On Forever

Note:  Having a tissue near by might be a good idea. With a single yellow rose, her favorite, Alfred said good-bye to his dearly beloved, Agnes.  For seventy-five years she had been his constant companion, the only girl he ever … Continue reading

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Rawr!

“That looks so cool!” exclaimed Amber. “I know,” answered Tiffany as she looked down at the new tattoo on her hip.  The pink and purple baby dragon smiled back at her in the reflection of the bathroom mirror. “How much … Continue reading

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Horse Crazy

When Beth was small her needs were small and easily met.  A horsey back ride consisted of getting on daddy’s shoulders as he bounced her around the room.  But as she got older those needs became more complex, yet he … Continue reading

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The Apple Of His Eye

Note:  This is a light-hearted parody of the Judeo-Christian creation tradition. Adam paced back and forth in the Garden.  He was a nervous wreck.  Daddy had promised him a playmate; someone like himself, yet different. His half-brothers Michael, Gabriel, and … Continue reading

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