Tag Archives: Short story

The task

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Terry Connelly

It was supposed to be easy. All Stan had to do was clean out the loft in the barn. As a young teen, he frequently got assigned the “dirty” work. Most of the time he didn’t mind, even when it … Continue reading →

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Raging Insanity

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Terry Connelly

“Never again would they dare to call me insane,” Joe Witherspoon said as he rubbed his hands rapidly down his thighs. “Why do you say that?” Steve’s forehead wrinkled with curiosity. Joe slapped his hands on the table in front … Continue reading →

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Change is Coming

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Terry Connelly

When you’re sixteen, summer is the absolutely worst season of all. Unless you have money. With dollars in your pocket you could do almost anything, go almost anywhere and hang out with your friends. The problem was that Andrew Nesbitt … Continue reading →

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Summer Romance Dreams

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Terry Connelly

It began like a million days before it. Blue sky dotted with wispy clouds. Slight breeze: just enough to tickle your cheeks. A chill in the air, but soon to be gone as the sun warms the earth. But it … Continue reading →

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A Trying Situation

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Terry Connelly

Jennifer wanted nothing more than to have one good friend. Someone she could rely on to be there for her. Someone who cared for her like no one else. The problem was that she was the most unpopular kid in … Continue reading →

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One Special Day

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Terry Connelly

Sherry watched woefully as her classmate Sabrina handed out bright yellow envelopes to the girls in the class. One by one eyes lit up and smiles creased faces as the envelopes were torn open. Squeals of delight filled the air. … Continue reading →

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Sleaze Supreme

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Terry Connelly

“Did you hear the rumor about our dear principal?” “No.” “Well,” said Tom Smythe, the senior Government teacher at Valley Christian High School, as he leaned back with a rather smug look, “it’s a really great story.” Debbie Alsop, a … Continue reading →

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