Plenteous and Penurious were countrymen and neighbors in Ancient Rome. What should such men do when circumstances favor one and devastate the other?
Category: Short Fiction
“One Bad Apple”
Does one bad apple spoil the bunch?
“Rocket Man”
The second night after Adam’s departure, Stella heard Trevor playing again in his room. “Space Control, this is Captain Adam. No signs of life so far…wait, here in the sand, giant footprints…”
A Christmas Quiz in May?
It's never too early for Christmas or a Christmas quiz! Try this one based on Hallmark Christmas movie names - even if you aren't a connoisseur, I think you'll enjoy it!
“The Great Debate”
Tough choices mean lots of debate. Gene and the rest of Jonesboro must have felt like Elton John.
"Casablanca – Producer's Draft"
When my great uncles Julius and Philip Epstein passed away many years ago, I inherited their files which took many years to sort through. One of gems I uncovered was this partial early draft screenplay for the movie "Casablanca" which I thought you would enjoy (it was labeled "Producer's Draft").
“The Big Bad Pig”
Take a classic story and tell it in reverse and you might get a very different takeaway, such as in the case of "The Big Bad Pig"
“When You’re Fifteen…”
Science fiction writing when you are 15 years old and a Star Trek fan comes easily. This was my attempt in the 9th grade in 1976.
“In Memoriam, Dr. Harold G. Hogg”
Dr. Harold G. Hogg lived a life that served others and ultimately gave that life in performance of his duty 😉
“Seeds”
My mother told me a lot of things I didn't believe. Maybe my ears really were plugged?









