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The Wayward Son

On January 13, 2015January 13, 2015 By wastedpilgrimIn FictionLeave a comment

I'm proud of this short story. It's long, almost a novella, and I could see it growing into a novel one day. If you'll stick with it, it's got a good message, but it requires acceptance of an 'R' rating and patience to get through all the drugs and sex before any lessons get learned. FEEDING …

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The Kids Are Evil

On January 1, 2015January 1, 2015 By wastedpilgrimIn FictionLeave a comment

This is the third installment in what will be a short story. The first was “Feeding the Line.” The second was “Make Room for Daddy.” THE KIDS ARE EVIL Darin and Ellen watched as Ben complimented his son for a surprising ability to fry tasty crappie. They had fish, fries, and the slaw Ellen had …

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Make Room for Daddy

On December 30, 2014December 30, 2014 By wastedpilgrimIn FictionLeave a comment

Eventually, this short story is going to be known (I think) as “Getting to Know Darin.” The first part was called “Feeding the Line.” Ellen Sloan was quiet. She was plain. She could have been beautiful if she cared about it. She preferred to be forever underestimated. She seemed too shy for larceny, but that …

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