“I read this book called Man’s Search for Meaning, you ever heard of it?”“No.”“It’s about a psychologist who went through concentration camps during World War II.”“Oh yeah?”“Yeah.”“Is it good?”“Yeah. But it leaves you with a lot of questions.”“Like what?”“Like what your purpose in life is.”“Makes sense for a book with a title like that.”“But it…… Continue reading Meaning
Category: Tales
Fictional tales.
Toothpaste
It was getting late. Empty wine bottles stood next to a pile of dirty dishes on the counter. Guests were leaving. All but one. Susan, Sherry’s mother, Herman’s mother-in-law, would be staying the night. This night and the next five. At least he didn’t use up all his small talk material on the first night,…… Continue reading Toothpaste
Distractions
I slowed to a stop as I approached the red light. The Uber driver in Honda Civic that had passed me immediately after we departed from the set of lights four blocks back wasn’t fast enough to make this one and was already halted. Whether they liked it or not, they, like the black sedan…… Continue reading Distractions
Campfire
The fire began to fade long ago. Glowing embers were all that remained. The conversation too had faded. Three grown men, silently captivated by the dying spectacle. It was the way every night out there finished. A long day of fishing followed by a fire. There was an unspoken law they all unknowingly agreed that…… Continue reading Campfire
Deadlines
He hadn’t been outside in natural light in a decade, he barely slept, and he bruised easier than a ripe peach. It didn’t help that his breakfast consisted of an off-brand nutritional shake that followed the dietary recommendations of some country that believed potatoes to be the key to healthy bones. His lunch never deviated…… Continue reading Deadlines
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