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Category Archive: Short Stories

Embarrassing Umbrella Story

The blogger crossed her legs and sipped her latte. “So tell me, how did you get into an indie band as a lead violinist?”

A. Violet November 18, 2020 Postaday, Sudden Fiction

Third of Three

“Is it difficult, being the youngest brother?”
“I imagine it is for many youngest brothers…”

A. Violet October 4, 2020 Drabble, Postaday

Author Jokes: Before and After

What 19th-century author wrote an understated play predicting the rise of a 20th-century journalist turned novelist?…

A. Violet September 27, 2020 Dribble, Postaday

Author Jokes 6

What French author wrote about melancholy and disturbing despair? ….

A. Violet September 26, 2020 Dribble, Postaday

Author Jokes 5

What American novelist (who also penned short stories) wrote about the fantastic colors being burned out of the world, leaving the dull, cerebral matter behind?…

A. Violet September 10, 2020 Dribble, Postaday

Author Jokes 4

What British poet descended from a family of mathematicians? William Numbersworth, who famously penned “Tintern Abacus”

A. Violet September 9, 2020 Dribble, Postaday

Mrs. Deity

Iced tea poured from the glass pitcher, raising the golden brown line in each glass painted with peaches below the rim. Mrs. Deity took a sip of her own. “So,” she said slowly, “y’all want my fried chicken recipe?”…

A. Violet September 6, 2020 Postaday, Sudden Fiction

Author Jokes 3

What British author was NASA’s emergency call? …

A. Violet September 5, 2020 Dribble, Postaday

Author Jokes 2

Does anyone know which American author is heir on his mother’s side to an apple juice and applesauce dynasty? …

A. Violet September 4, 2020 Dribble, Postaday

Author Jokes 1

In upcoming news, which author is teaming up with arts and crafts stores for seasonal promotions?…

A. Violet September 3, 2020 Dribble, Postaday

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