'Born in 1967 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Fabian Perez had a difficult childhood. His father owned bordellos and nightclubs that were illegal. He also was a gambler. To this day, Fabian remembers the police coming to their home looking for his father who would try to escape through the back door. “So many times he … Continue reading The Sensual Paintings of Fabian Perez
Grandmother was on her deathbed. ‘My last wish,’ she whispered, ‘is that you bury me next to my son.’ She moaned, she cried, she writhed. Then came the death rattle. She died. ‘I'll call the undertaker right away,’ I said. ‘No,’ grandfather snapped. ‘We’ll cremate her. It’s cheaper that way.’ Related articles 50-Word Stories #124 … Continue reading 50-Word Tales #129
Their baby was born without arms or legs. When the mother saw it she fainted. The father wept. An hour later, after the parents had regained their composure, the doctor returned. ‘We can cut off the oxygen and let it die,’ he said, ‘or maybe you want to keep it?’ Related articles 50-Word Stories #124 … Continue reading 50-Word Tales #128
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