Stories by Man of Harlech, by newest first

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  • A Cat Cosmogony
    I am not sure where I should take you, or if I am the one to be doing this at all. I am quite a bit older that my readers, and my comic he
    by Man of Harlech 900 words, 2 comments, on Feb 23 12:52 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, First person, Humor
  • The Saga of Morgan Creavy
    He hadn’t thought of the word, alabaster, 1 / since they had been ashore2 / a blast of wind3 / the long-ship sliding into waves that cur
    by Man of Harlech 300 words, 4 comments, on Feb 20 2:56 PM 2008. In Fiction, Fun
  • Morgan Creavy, the Viking Mouse
    1 / The discovery of a mouse skeleton buried in the remains of a miniature Viking longship has prompted worldwide speculation. The mouse wa
    by Man of Harlech 100 words, 1 comment, on Feb 19 12:00 PM 2008. In , Fiction
  • Stanley and the Paper Clips
    1 / It seems to be so easy to get along for some people. For others, no matter how hard they try, there is always something that seems to
    by Man of Harlech 600 words, on Feb 15 12:26 PM 2008. In Children's, Fiction, Inspirational
  • The Black Phalange
    1 / I hunched forward with my elbows balanced on my knees. The heft of the concrete bench was designed for much heavier use,
    by Man of Harlech 3200 words, on Feb 7 5:49 PM 2008. In 4black histoy, Fiction, Military, Paranormal, Short
  • John Wayne's Jacket
    1 / I must explain to the reader that I became very tired of John Wayne, the actor as well as the man. As a boy, I believed that they were
    by Man of Harlech 600 words, on Feb 4 10:29 AM 2008. In First person, Inspirational
  • I Could Not Deface Hitler's Picture
    1 / I was one of about three hundred military dependents, at that time, who were living in Germany. The second world war had ended five yea
    by Man of Harlech 300 words, on Jan 26 9:39 AM 2008. In Post ww ii history
  • The Flag of My Father
    1 / The flag was black with a white cross, marred only by a hole in the fabric just large enough to fuel imagination.
    by Man of Harlech 1100 words, on Jan 12 2:04 PM 2008. In First person, Inspirational, Military history
  • The Last One Out Is Noah
    1 / Pardon me, could you do what you are doing more discreetly. You are disturbing the other passengers. 2 / Sorry, I must have been talkin
    by Man of Harlech 600 words, 2 comments, on Nov 5 10:41 AM 2007. In Contemporary, Inspirational, Skit for a church service, Society, Spiritual
  • Shadows of the Dead
    Walking back and forth, / clearly to be seen, / he wore a cross that was much too big. / His stiff white collar had been tucked away / to i
    by Man of Harlech 100 words, 1 comment, on Aug 17 11:59 AM 2007. In Dark, First person, Horror, Other, Wwii
  • The Beginning of Wisdom-10
    Jentz Freeman, by profession a clergyman, or as he often said, "a new kind of minister," explained to the officer how his horrifying experi
    by Man of Harlech 2000 words, 3 comments, on Jun 19 11:29 AM 2007. In Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Humor
  • Try, Dammit, Try - 34
    Jentz dreamed: He entered a dirty and grey gymnasium, emptied even of its echos. Wires hung from the game clock. A moldy and deflated baske
    by Man of Harlech 400 words, on Jun 19 10:25 AM 2007
  • It's a Holly Jolly Christmas
    A Holly Jolly Christmas / Shoppers were stepping to the tune of Burl Ives / “It’s a Holly Jolly Christmas.” / In touch with the season / Th
    by Man of Harlech 200 words, 2 comments, on Jun 18 5:17 PM 2007. In , First person, Humor
  • Missed Connections
    by Man of Harlech 400 words, 7 comments, on Jun 16 1:45 PM 2007. In Adult, Fiction, Humor, Romance, Words
  • Prayer Tipping
    Jentz was amazed at the ease and the frquency with which some of the students prayed at the seminary. Often they would begin to pray when t
    by Man of Harlech 300 words, 1 comment, on Jun 15 1:48 PM 2007
  • At the Right of the Line (Part III)
    At The Right of The Line (Part III) / / The Soldiers / / The soldiers were housed in rows of barracks a short walk from our quarters. .I
    by Man of Harlech 1700 words, on May 24 2:32 PM 2007
  • At the Right of the Line (Part 2)
    On Sundays, a special bugle call signaled the time for church, just as a separate call indicated the time for the movie. Catholics had an
    by Man of Harlech 1400 words, on May 21 11:16 PM 2007. In First person
  • Christopher Walken as Patton
    / The actor, Christopher Walken should have played General George Patton. It was unfortunate that he was too young to have been in the
    by Man of Harlech 600 words, 2 comments, on May 21 3:00 PM 2007. In , Fantasy, First person
  • At the Right of the Line
    Moving / / We were ordered to leave our assignment at Selfridge Field, Michigan and report to Fort Sherman in the Panama Canal Zone. We s
    by Man of Harlech 1300 words, on May 10 10:56 AM 2007. In Family, First person, Life, War
  • Cleopas
    by Man of Harlech 1600 words, on Apr 19 9:01 AM 2007. In Inspirational, Religious drama, Spiritual
  • Mr. Bump and the Christmas Piñata
    by Man of Harlech 1200 words, on Dec 27 9:17 PM 2006
  • Mr. Bump and the Burial Cave (to be read aloud)
    (Narrated by Polly Bissell, an imaginary, 12 year old girl.)1
    by Man of Harlech 1100 words, 1 comment, on Dec 27 7:02 PM 2006. In Animal, Children, Fiction, Humor
  • A Fish Out of Water-31
    E.Morgan Turner cut in line ahead of four college students. “Clergy, Clergy. Please stand back.“ / / “Hey we’re Scientologists,” one o
    by Man of Harlech 1100 words, on Jul 26 5:17 PM 2006
  • Hospital Calls - 28
    Sally Comstock was in the hospital lobby chatting with early morning visitors, most of whom she had stayed next to and prayed with amidst t
    by Man of Harlech 800 words, on Jul 26 2:49 PM 2006
  • The Heart of the Matter (Chapter 6)
    by Man of Harlech 1900 words, 1 comment, on Jul 22 3:22 PM 2006
  • Camel Cud and Gardenias -35
    Residents of the Lodge alerted one another to a puzzling sight. Each took time to arrange themselves before they moved beyond the front door. The woman straightened out their dresses by sliding their hands over their bottoms
    by Man of Harlech 1400 words, 3 comments, on Jul 19 5:59 PM 2006
  • Aquarium Jell-O -27
    Dee scratched at the door, signaling that morning had started and there were just too many smells and sounds for a dog to handle by herself. All of the indications suggested that the previous night's banquet had been a h
    by Man of Harlech 300 words, 1 comment, on Jul 18 9:23 PM 2006. In
  • No Sweeter Words-26
    Dee, the Comstock's hound, ran protectively up to the car door. The dog was a breed, known as Catahoula, commonly found on ranches and
    by Man of Harlech 700 words, 1 comment, on Jul 18 5:03 PM 2006
  • Measuring Up -6
    Fritz should have recognized the dangers. Through his passivity he became an accomplice in preventing either brother from growing as they
    by Man of Harlech 400 words, 1 comment, on Jul 18 11:46 AM 2006. In
  • +The Rising in His Pants -3
    He had been attracted to her beauty and had fallen in love with what he could never have. The understated smile, her freckles, the line o
    by Man of Harlech 1000 words, 1 comment, on Jul 17 2:29 PM 2006
  • +Bumper Wars - 1
    / Finished with his sermon preparation, Jentz mused over Sidney Monfried’s new book about Jesus, “The Man Who Left to Soon.” He was tempte
    by Man of Harlech 800 words, 1 comment, on Jul 17 1:58 PM 2006
  • + Sexual Variables -2
    Twyla, the supervisor of the custodial crew at the Sundown Lodge, cleaned Jemtz’s apartment herself. In time, Jentz would learn her
    by Man of Harlech 600 words, 1 comment, on Jul 17 1:36 PM 2006. In Fiction, Romance
  • All Things Considered -13
    The stale smell of Burley pipe tobacco and unwashed socks was pervasive. Jentz had recently thrown away all of his pipes in one of his fre
    by Man of Harlech 1800 words, 1 comment, on Jul 17 9:55 AM 2006. In Inspirational
  • The Graffiti From Tahiti - 21
    / Jersey was more than pleased that Ray Sanchez, a former resident at the Home had returned to join the worshippers. When Ray was first
    by Man of Harlech 500 words, 1 comment, on Jul 17 9:33 AM 2006. In
  • Sundota -12
    / The large metal sign at the entrance of the Sundown Lodge was writhing from side to side as if in a death struggle. Jentz pushed his
    by Man of Harlech 1900 words, 1 comment, on Jul 16 11:51 PM 2006
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