Curious Flash Fiction by Simon J. Wood
“Smokin’ hot! What a gal!” Huey inserted a grubby thumb and finger into his mouth, letting out a piercing wolf whistle. Hearing it despite the clamour of the baseball crowd, the majorette twirled her baton, throwing it up and forward as the drummers marched on. Pleased to be admired in her stylish gold-trimmed cap, jacket, … Continue reading The Majorette
Smoking newspaper in the grate awoke her. Sitting up, disoriented, she gazed at the glowing coals. The room, dark panelled and dimly lit, was silent save for the tick of the grandfather clock and the quiet hiss of a solitary gas lamp. Thomas the black cat lay asleep before the fire. Reaching down, she retrieved … Continue reading Yesterday’s News