Written by @VeryShortStory
I watched my brothers grow up from the woods behind out house, hoping they would not make the same mistake of beating our father at chess.Written by @VeryShortStory
The playful pictures of puppies and kittens posted by the chair helped brighten my clients minds as I performed my duties as executioner.Written by @VeryShortStory
We'd neglected our relationship, having never taken the time to get to know one another before my appendix decided to strike out on it's ownWritten by @VeryShortStory
The tigers on the freeway stopped traffic as the penguins cheered. A successful first strike in the animal's plan to rule the planet.Written by @VeryShortStory
One. Two. Three. Jump. Seems easy, but I'm still here on our ledge...hesitating. Maybe you are working late this time...and not out with himWritten by @VeryShortStory
Just once I'd like to get the first shot in. The rules as a humanitarian government assassin require I announce myself first. Damn DemocratsWritten by @VeryShortStory
Manny worked for the city fixing problems. At first he used the proper channels, but found open manholes and fresh cement more effective.Written by @VeryShortStory
I hurled the porcupine towards you, hoping that it would hurt as much as the cold prickly insult you had fired through my defenses.Written by @VeryShortStory
4am. You are asleep again. I am awake. I am making a tape of you snoring. I will use this in court when I plead insanity.Written by @VeryShortStory
I found you in a tent on the beach and handcuffed us together while you slept, making sure you wouldn't abandon me the the way you did Mom.Written by @VeryShortStory
They watched as the thick rope of the noose tightened around my neck. I felt peaceful, having suffered through a time when I wasn't wanted.Written by @VeryShortStory
Running late, Tom searched for his luggage among the bags going around. Too many looked the same. He screamed, grabbed one, and left.Written by @VeryShortStory
Noticed her legs first. Strong and lean. Long scar on the back of one. I took my time approaching. Kissed her on the nose. Great horse.Written by @VeryShortStory
I ran out of water and knelt down in the heat. Lost and too tired to go on, I let the ants carry me away, piece by piece, to their queen.Written by @VeryShortStory
Written by @VeryShortStory
The war between us finally ended when I forgave you, which concurred with the arrival of the letter announcing your long overdue death.Written by @VeryShortStory
I took my money and went to see Lorain's father. He accepted my payment and held the shotgun on his daughter while we said our vows.Written by @VeryShortStory
I snuggled up against sweet you, not wanting to say goodbye. The moment broken by the reverand's voice asking me climb out of your coffin.Written by @VeryShortStory
"For Sale: 45 year old male, good cond. Sometimes disturbing sense of humor. Need money for therapy." No one responded to the children's ad.Written by @VeryShortStory
Guys night out started as a party, but turned into a cry fest as we all went on about how much we loved our wives.Page 2 of 36