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Short stories and poetry written by Michele Bardsley. Free for everyone to read.
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Diana, the Zombie
To celebrate Zombie Day (which is a holiday I made-up for the purpose of this missive), I’m sending you Diana, the Zombie. I mean, not to your door or…
Oak Tree
The bedroom window frames the backyard. Blue sky, green grass, old oak tree. Once, a tire swing dangled from its strongest branch. I cannot think of the…
Apology
Spit that apology Outta your mouth Stop snacking on Poisoned-covered pain Choking on that licorice shame Vomit those apologies Right onto the ground Put…
Tiny Tales
your coat red and black plaid fleece-lined steel buttons fuzzy pockets filled with hidden treasures candy wrappers sticky pennies crushed flowers gifts…
Dying to Know You
Hi there. I’m glad you’re awake. No, you don’t know me. We kinda met at the diner. Um, you waited on me last Tuesday? No, no. I understand. I’m not the…
Escape
Ginny Hayes crept out of her room and into the dimly lit corridor. She paused, scanning the hall for the hawk-eyed Nurse Calloway. She tightened the…
Halloween Hunt
Halloween Hunt “But why can’t I trick or treat, mama?” asked my littlest girl. “It’s not safe, honey. Not this year.” I looked up at the darkening sky…
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