Don’t You Like Some Words More Than Others?

In the dictionary all words are equal. But does the English language really need the word very? What about floccinaucinihilipilification? My oh my! There are words that I like and use too much, and there are words that I dislike and maybe use not enough. I like and dislike words depending on how they sound, … Continue reading Don’t You Like Some Words More Than Others?

50-Word Stories #120

'Tasty food!' he said, licking his fingers. She smiled. It was their first date. She had done the cooking. 'But what is it?' he asked. 'Beef?' 'No.' 'Pork?' 'No.' 'Lamb?' 'No.' 'Poultry?' 'No.' 'Deer?' 'No.' 'Fish?' ‘No.’ ‘Moose?’ 'Of course not!' 'What then?' 'It's snake meat, dear.' He turned pale. Related articles 50-Word Stories #119 … Continue reading 50-Word Stories #120

50-Word Stories #119

The beautiful woman in black entered the confessional. 'I have sinned, father.' 'Tell me, tell me everything,' he said. She sighed. 'I have killed a wicked man, father.’ The priest winced. A shot rang through the empty cathedral. 'Serves you well,' she whispered, 'pedophile.' That evening she played with dolls.   Related articles The Harrowing … Continue reading 50-Word Stories #119