Tag Archives: Short story

The Sound of Surprise

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Terry Connelly

“It’s time for me to go,” Sunshine laughed as she tossed the last of her breadcrumbs to the ducks swimming around her legs. Violating all rules, she had jumped into the duck pond, first splashing around like a child in … Continue reading →

Survivor

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Terry Connelly

Weather-wise, there was nothing special about the day. No rain. No snow. Or smog or fog. Or heat waves radiating over the road. Nothing but feathery clouds scattered across a bright blue sky. Stan Ellis sat right behind his father … Continue reading →

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The Visitor

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Terry Connelly

As Stan approached the gravel drive to his Grandpa’s ranch, he noticed an unfamiliar man dressed almost entirely in black standing near the mailbox. Stan stopped, opened his window and asked, “Can I help you?” The man touched his left … Continue reading →

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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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