Bluebell Books Short Story Slam

                                                               Here are the details:- Write a short story or poem in exactly 55 words. The offer is open to the public. One entry Per blog…

                                         "What on earth am I to do with you sorry bunch… curtain's up in less than seventy two hours and you still have tons of work to do!" The voice boomed across the stage. It bounced back and forth like a swing ball suspended from a rope. "I could get a canary to perform…

                                                                        Within the confines of her sanctuary, her tocador, Senorita Ramirez prepared for the ritual. She inspected her nails. Gross. She made a mental note to self, phone Jean-Paul, as soon as possible. Pamper session required. The exotic bathrobe dropped to the floor. Lavender-scented steam rose up to greet her. She lowered her ample…

                                            The blue-haired muse had not a care in the world. She sat perched on the lowest branch of the tree, book in hand, legs swinging, relaxed and confident. A group of her counterparts had gathered for their monthly discussion. The conversation turned to their respective masters. "There's one thing that baffles me," began the…

                                                          Tomorrow, I'm making a fresh start, cleaning up my act. I assure you that this is not another hare-brained scheme, empty promise, blowing of hot air or going off on one of those crazy tangents … though I have been known to indulge in all the afore-mentioned moments … I will change, start anew,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Bubbles make me cry . Call me silly , or even sentimental … I don't care . You will never understand it , anyway . Yes , bubbles make me cry . How can I expect anybody to understand . It doesn't make sense … to others , that is ……

                                                                        The town was in a tizz as the great drama unfolded . Every creature had heard the news . Donald Duck had been chosen . He was a finalist in the Annual Photo Challenge . Everybody knew the purple camera . It accompanied him everywhere . He was never without it .…

                                                                They say that sorry is the hardest word . But I beg to differ . I can say sorry , over and over … Sorry for doubting you . Sorry that I failed to live up to your expectations . Sorry this … sorry that . Sorry ……. that you had to…