Humor
TMI for an MRI?
Ken Gosse’s sonnet, "TMI for an MRI?", blends humor and tension in a medical setting. The poem humorously portrays the MRI process, depicting the speaker's anxious experience under the machine's ...
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Frame by Frame
In "Frame by Frame," a short story by Gina Angelone, the narrator reflects on the monotony of Pilates classes in isolation, while pondering the emptiness of her ex-husband's minimalist life. ...
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No Swimming
In Diane Webster’s flash fiction No Swimming, a police officer encounters a man who disregards a "No Swimming" sign and continues to swim in a pond. Despite repeated warnings, the ...
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My Cousin Jim
In Geoff LaCasse’s short fiction "My Cousin Jim," the narrator reflects on an invitation from a distant relative, Cousin Jim, who reaches out for a family visit. The story explores ...
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Polka-dots
In "Polka-dots" by L. Keith, a cherished pair of pajama pants becomes a symbol of joy, only to be forever altered by a life-changing phone call. The story humorously yet ...
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Choose Potato
Sarah Butkovic’s "Choose Potato" is a whimsical tale rooted in Halloween tradition. Set on a mild October night in 1978, the story vividly describes a scene of papier-mâché decorations and ...
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The Easter Hairdo
In Jerry Lambert's short story "The Easter Hairdo," a humorous family memory unfolds as the narrator recounts an unforgettable Easter morning, complete with dress clothes and a mischievous tale. This ...
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