13 Short Stories in 90 Days

Until October 1, 2010, I will be completing and posting a new short story every Friday. 13 stories in 13 weeks. Why? I need the practice. Read more at http://www.scmartin.com.

Dear Josephine

An immortal man finally gets around to his midlife crisis, with consequences that may affect the entire world.

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  • 07 / 17 / 2010

Show and Tell

When a second grader struggles to find a suitable 'show and tell' object for class, he inadvertently uncovers a curious family secret.

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  • 07 / 23 / 2010

The Boat

A widow receives some unexpected help in her struggle to find normalcy after her husband's passing. Your suggestions for improvement for this early draft are welcome! Thanks for reading.

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  • 07 / 30 / 2010

The Meeting

Two great beasts approach each other in an inhospitable terrain. What will happen when these gruesome monsters meet?

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  • 08 / 10 / 2010

Early Adopter

A freelance writer encounters an exciting new technology that threatens to bring out the worst in him. As always, any suggestions for improvement of this early draft are welcome!

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  • 08 / 27 / 2010

The Messenger's Invoice

A woman returns to the tavern where she made a fateful bargain decades ago, prepared to face the consequences.

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  • 09 / 13 / 2010

Early Morning, Grey Pines

A small town librarian reluctantly deals with a fan of the town's favorite literary son, but doesn't reveal all she knows.

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  • 09 / 13 / 2010