Weekly Wisdom from Karen
#shortstories
As you might already know, fiction is close to my heart. So for your delectation this week we have some great short stories from writers new to ILLUMINATION and with under 1000 followers.
First up is a delightful story from Tooth Truth Roopa Vikesh in which so many people worked together to protect a guilty party. Is this a childhood story or fiction?
O.P’s only thought was that the process of disciplining children should be automated so that one could fit the child to a whacker and not have to administer the whacks personally. He had envelopes to seal.
Brilliantly hilarious! Brian Abbey wrote 11 minutes of a short story that kept my eyeballs pinned to the screen. You are a magician, Brian.
I’d never had a writing partner before James and his efficient phrasing. It was the most fun I’d ever had writing until that homewrecker Jonas came along.
Cinto draws you in and the chills start and then … read it for yourself, I won’t spoil it for you. Cue the Twilight Zone music.
I always had a fascination with ghosts. I loved reading about ghosts, watching movies on ghosts, and talking about ghosts. When I was small, my father used to tell me ghost stories, and that could be why I was so intrigued by it.
R. Scott’s short but chilling story stopped my heart for a split second!
I wake up early, make myself a cup of coffee, and settle in to read the morning news. The sun is still hiding behind the horizon, the air is cool and crisp, and the house is refreshingly quiet.
This short-fiction by Kaitlyn has glorious imagery and a varied vocabulary. Kaitlyn is a writer to go looking for when you want to picture the story.
It was Valentine’s day when it happened. The snow was exploding from the velvet black sky as if it were pent up divine rage.
Publication
With the focus on fiction, this week’s publication has to be from Dean Middleburgh, a top writer and storyteller.
His publication isn’t fiction. But well worth reading.
As we entered, Pepe was flying around the restaurant, trying to keep on top of the food orders. He never had a fully stocked kitchen and would randomly leave to pick up supplies and beers on his motorbike. When Pepe finally returned, the urge to begin constructing new parts of the restaurant overpowered his need to serve his customers.
His Facebook page is all about fiction. Enjoy.
Dean also writes for ILLUMINATION.
Thank you for reading dear illuminators.
