“The Barrette”
“The Barrette” She never cared for Halloween.While others wore costumes and drank at parties, she stayed home — no masks, no pumpkins, no make-believe. She was the manager of Crescent Grill, a little restaurant in the shopping center, and work was always excuse enough. But this year, October 31st would not be so easily ignored. […]
“The Park”
“The Park” Jane slipped into her Sunday summer dress, just as she had every Sunday morning for decades. She was meeting her three best friends at the park, where they would spend six hours playing bridge and soaking up the sun. It was more than a ritual — it was their religion. For forty-two years […]
Fiction on the Edge “The Podcast” Episode 3
Episode 3 – Exploring the Genres: Spotlight on Science Fiction In this episode, we shift gears from storytelling to story structure — diving into the vast world of fiction genres. From suspense to satire, fiction wears many masks — but today, we’re zeroing in on one of the most imaginative and thought-provoking of them all: […]