Learn to share
“What can I do for you, Master?” Genie asked. “Make me another Genie,” Aladdin said, “for my wife.” Genie shut his eyes tight in concentration. “Ah, I see it. Cloning…. Read more »
Category: fiction
She’d learn
The air bore a slight chill and the smell of December morning fog. I flung open the pashmina shawl that I had around my neck and wrapped it around both… Read more »
“The Math Problem” that earned me a Pushcart nomination
This story was published in print and online on the *82 Review 5.4. And this earned me my first Pushcart nomination for 2017: Web link: Math Problem Print Amazon: Star… Read more »
No Tattoos
“Your turn,ready?” I display his name on my collarbone. “No. Because this is all so stupid. Ink shouldn’t hold us.” a 21-word story for #MicroMondays-6
Take Notes
“This is urgent. Take notes.” He said.“Your fragrant breath…” She bent deeper into her steno pad. “ Your milky skin and sugary lips could melt under…” “I got it… Read more »
The Red
She bleated at my rhymes. I picked her droppings. She was nowhere, the morning of Eid-al-adha. Father returned, hauling the bulk in his arms. A stray dog followed, sniffing. Her… Read more »
Little Hunter
She purrs, slides from my lap, walks towards the kitchen.Hunkers down — ears thrust forward,back raised, tail twitching.I start. I am curious too. Written for #MicroMondays
Kiss Rehearsal
All eyes fix on the groom, Rob, as he enters the stage from the right. The tuxedo makes him look taller and handsomer. His light smile like his gelled hair… Read more »