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Mishael’s Greater Labor

              Mishael took a moment to wipe the sweat from his eyes, but only a moment.  If the guards should think that he was slacking, it could mean a sharp crack from a rifle and the endless sleep for him. But he had to change it up or he’d go mad.               Yesterday, Mishael and […]

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Defending a Flag

If you enjoy the free stories, please check out these blogs for more great stuff. Joe Shaw at josepheshaw.com, Joseph Courtemanche at commotioninthepews.com, Kathy Kexel at kathykexel.wordpress.com, Jamie Greening at JamieGreening.com, Derek Elkins at derekaelkins.com, Rob Cely at beyondthesteelwall.wordpress.com, and Paul Bennett at afallofsparrows.blogspot.com. Jed Stumps, Willet McKinley and Formactylouche St. Croix were bone deep […]

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Leprechaun Heat

Before we begin, I’d just like to state: “Caveat Emptor”! I realize you didn’t buy this, but you bought into it. So Beware!                 McGinnis kept his eyes directed toward his feet as he entered the precinct.  He’d had a lousy night’s sleep and that Duncan King murder case had him chasing rabbits late into […]

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Unrequited Love

                He’d been chasing after Cassie for what seemed like her entire life, but she’d always looked past him, like he was insignificant, like he was not even alive.  It was worse than if she had just considered him an acquaintance, someone she sat in front of in Math class or some guy that rode […]

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Just Another Manic Story

So, imagine if you will, a story like “Rise of the Guardians”, but everyone is nuts and there’s an angry baby. Now, that’s my kind of story. Thanks to Jamie, you can read just such a story, entitled Saturn’s Eye at: Frozen Fondue – Pastor Greenbean (jamiegreening.com) If you enjoy the free stories, please check […]

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Of Cabbages and Kings

Okay, so a little explanation on the title. I was originally thinking “Of Aliens and Amish” and that got me thinking about a certain poem found in a certain book by Lewis Carroll. That’s all I’m gonna say. Enjoy this sci-fi tale from Kathy Kexel entitled “An Other Christmas” at: An Other Christmas – Kathy […]

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Santa Who

Santa Who? If Grady had learned nothing else from watching all those Seth Rogan movies, it was that if you didn’t have the green, you could in no way hit the scene.  And Grady definitely did not have the green.  But he desperately wanted the green.  Make no mistake.  And one way or another, by […]

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A Miracle in Disguise

Our good right reverend Rob has hit on a very theological distinction in his latest Christmas tale. Most of the time, the miracles of God may not be evident. Healing, saving a life…these are all things that can affect the here and now. But sometimes we need those bad miracles, those things that we don’t […]

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Shaw’s Ralphie Moment

Hey kids, guess what time it is? It’s time for some more free Christmas short stories. We start this round with A Christmas Story-esqe tale from Joseph Shaw. You can read “The Best Christmas Ever” at : The Best Christmas Ever – JOSEPH E SHAW If you enjoy the free stories, please check out these […]

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Death by Pi

If you take the number of family members, divide by the total number of pies made and then multiply by the antics on display, you’ll get a charming recipe for a delightful meal. You can read Kathy Kexel’s new story, “Pie Wars” as the following link: Pie Wars – Kathy Kexel (wordpress.com) If you enjoy […]