It happened Quicker than a dream scatters A glimpse of a dark face Foreign and familiar Burn of the long kiss A hiss Haunted by infinite memories Of an invasion Again Dark face Again I retreat to that time Before I stayed My very first Gargleblaster in response to Yeah Write's weekly prompt: "Should I … Continue reading After I Go (Gargleblaster)
Flash Fiction Challenge Writing prompt: An escaped prisoner hides from police within a group of homeless men. Beacon I was standing in front of a Radio Shack on Main and Station watching a Breaking News banner: “Prisoner Escapes from Police Custody.” A picture of me flashed on the screen. Next to me, a crowd had … Continue reading Beacon (FFC52)
Flash Fiction Challenge Writing prompt: For unknown reasons, insects begin to grow larger and smarter. “Tuesday Afternoon” By Thain in Vain A thud woke Henry Jelto with a start. The glass of whisky resting on his crotch tumbled to the floor. Jerry Springer was on the tube. It was about three in the afternoon. Relieved Dawn … Continue reading Tuesday Afternoon (FFC52)
K is for Kryptonite This post is playing double duty: the A to Z Challenge and the Flash Fiction Challenge. Check it out! It's fun, but on to the main event. K is for Kryptonite Bill Posten could hardly believe his eyes when the first envelope addressed to Mail Away Inc. showed up under the … Continue reading Kryptonite – A to Z Challenge
G is grapes--of the sour variety! This post is playing double duty: the A to Z Challenge and the Flash Fiction Challenge. Check it out! It's fun, but on to the main event! Sour Grapes Thain in Vain “Oh, I’ll propose a toast to the happy couple, all right,” said Nora Treme holding a wine … Continue reading Grapes – A to Z Challenge
F is for fries. I'm kinda stuck for an "F"post, so I thought I would take the Fool's way out and post Fotos of Fries. Lame I know, but I challenge you not to crave fries--or chips for my British friends! America - Fries & Ketchup! Canadian - Poutine Britain -Chips & Brown … Continue reading Fries – A to Z Challenge
E is for excrement on the path of life (okay, just on the path) I was out enjoying the spring weather my area of the planet is experiencing, with a nice walk around the lake. My pallid skin practically leapt off my bones to soak up some much-needed sun; my bed head rooster tail swayed … Continue reading Excrement – A to Z Challenge
D is for Donald disheartened in a cage
The Cubicles Donna In cubicle C56.6, a tall, thick, fifty year-old woman with fuzzy hair the colour of morning urine sits clipping her fingernails. Click-snap, click-snap, preceded by the undeniable sound of nail fragments ricocheting off the desktop. Donna observes her fingernails: brittle with a yellowish hue and deep, vertically running ridges, especially her thumbnails. Her … Continue reading Cubicles – A to Z Challenge
Winter weight gain is common problem among those us who have to live through a soul sucking winter. It's inevitable that a crap load of few pounds crept onto our frames over the winter. Not to worry. Thain in Vain is here to help you shed those few pounds! Step 1 - Research There are … Continue reading How to Lose Your Winter Weight in Four Easy Steps
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