Month: August 2020

A Scam in Two Acts

I first wrote this as a reply to a blog post (https://laurierking.com/2020/07/the-case-of-laurie-and-the-monegasque-prince/) by writer Laurie R. King, New York Times bestselling author of the Mary Russell/Sherlock Holmes books and many others. It was such fun to write that I decided to brush it up and re-post it here. My event is a bit dated now…Read more A Scam in Two Acts

Choose Wisely, my Friend

A 100-word story again, because this picture just got me to thinking: © Jennifer Pendergast There is a game my family played with three dice marked L, R, and C. If L or R came up when you rolled, a penny went to the person on your left or right. If C came up, you…Read more Choose Wisely, my Friend

The Shadow in the Wave

PHOTO PROMPT © Jean L. Hays A 100-word story from long ago:Water sluiced off her body as she sprang up from under a wave. The next rolling wall of water was translucent green, containing for a breathless moment an arching shadow. A dorsal fin. Her heart recognized the sweet smile.“Look!” she cried to the others.…Read more The Shadow in the Wave