Best of the Weirdest: We all need a little twist in our lives. Flash fiction (1000 words or less) is fun-size adventures. My short short stories lean towards horror, mystery, true crime-inspired thrillers, science fiction, and quirky romances. Each day, I write brief sojourns with a few unexpected turns. My most promising drafts land here on Circular Staircase. Enjoy the climb.
Recent Flash Fiction & Poetry
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Lucky One
The bite of scotch bonnet nipped at Anika’s nose. Humming, Joachim was whipping up shrimp and jollof rice in his kitchen for their special evening together. Tenderhearted, Joachim went out of his way each day to make her feel special. It was their first anniversary. She was so lucky with Joachim. They’d met at work.
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Three Dots & A Curved Line
“Have you ever seen a squonk’s tears? Well, look at mine,” Harrison belted out the Steely Dan lyric. Music waltzed around Harrison’s sunny studio. He stepped back from the nearly finished bust. With a clay covered hand, Harrison stroked his graying beard. He looked from the police artist sketch to the e-fit back to his
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