Short Story
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The Gloaming (Short Story Version- Part I)
Part I: Morning’s Choice Though my eyes found little sleep, I arose early this morning, finding a bit of optimism with the first rays of sun on my face. The pain of my…
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The Gloaming (Short Story Version- Preface)
(This is a short story I started many years ago based on Luke 4:40. It is meant to provide hope for those in desperate situations, even “when the sun is setting…” It will…
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Timmy and the Angry Balloon
(I wrote this story as a way of helping my nephew see the importance of controlling his temper. I owe a debt to his older brother, Braden, for a significant idea…
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Underweight- Part IV
“Maybe we can still try to get to know him a little,” Stacey offered. “Tom, do you still have Mr. Felder’s notebook?” “What?!” Michael exclaimed in disbelief. As Tom pulled out the…
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Underweight- Part III
Shortly afterwards Tom and Michael left with their minds focused on the mystery of Jonathan Felder and his hatred of rain. The next few days saw plenty of rain and attempts by…
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Underweight- Part II
As Jonathan Felder recounted his love-forsaken youth, Tom and Michael each took another glance at him. “That is definitely a man deep in thought,” Tom surmised. “He looks like he’s so…
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Underweight- Part I
[This is my longest and most complex short story to date and will be published in 4 parts. Symbolism plays an important role and is the key to understanding both the story and…
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The Parable of Time’s Redemption
[I consider this to be my first decent short story. When I finished it, I felt I had grown much as a writer though I was cognizant (and still am) that I have…
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Prodigal Thoughts
I can’t recall my father’s last words to me. All I remember about that day is how my eyes were full of the open road and the longings of my heart.…