Stories by phatalvision, by newest first

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  • Benny leaned back in the barber's chair as Charlie wiped the last traces of shaving cream from his neck and applied his favorite aftershave lotion. He splashed it on generously, yet carefully, making sure none spilled on Ben
    by phatalvision 1600 words, 2 comments, on Jul 4 10:08 PM. In Dark, Fiction, Inspirational
  • Tell me. No, no, that's not right. I mean, not phrased correctly. I seek an answer, so, answer me. Do you believe in fate? No, that's
    by phatalvision 3500 words, 1 comment, on Jul 4 6:03 PM. In Dark, Fiction
  • I woke to the sound of a giant mosquito buzzing in my bedroom.  I opened my eyes.  It was still dark.  I zeroed in on the sound and swatted the obnoxious bug, si
    by phatalvision 5300 words, 4 comments, on May 6 8:55 AM 2005. In 200-1500 lines, Fiction
  • Once upon a time, far, far away, there was an enchanted land called Kharumbye which was covered by magnificent forests.  Due to unique ecological factors, all life had evo
    by phatalvision 3300 words, 4 comments, on Feb 26 9:31 AM 2005. In <200 lines, Humor
  • Hour after hour, parts march down the conveyor belt under my glazed stare.  I look at them with all the enthusiasm of a gardener watching weeds grow.  I work for Walt
    by phatalvision 8400 words, 4 comments, on Feb 14 10:28 PM 2005. In 200-1500 lines, Humor
  • The killings had begun again.
    Peace had spread over the land and the local villages had prospered under its protective blanket. Vigila
    by phatalvision 1800 words, 5 comments, on Jun 29 4:56 PM 2004. In <200 lines, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror
  • I was traveling  up the eastern coast of Florida.  It was the last leg of a long anticipated and well deserved vacation.  I had put aside money for over a year a
    by phatalvision 3300 words, 5 comments, on Feb 27 12:49 AM 2004. In 200-1500 lines, Other
  • I regret that my reluctance to answer has put the wheels of the gossip mill in motion. As an act of discretion, I changed the subject or a
    by phatalvision 300 words, on Dec 21 12:52 PM 2003. In <200 lines, Other
  • I was out drinking with a couple of my buddies.  We had had a few drinks.  O.K., maybe it was a few more than a few.  Nobody was keeping score.  Anyway, the bartender came over
    by phatalvision 1600 words, 2 comments, on Dec 21 12:49 PM 2003. In <200 lines, Other
  • Tom Hardy was a quiet, unpretentious man.  When he was young, everyone called him Tommy.  He hated that name, it made him sound like a baby.  When his parents were mad at him f
    by phatalvision 1900 words, on Dec 21 11:52 AM 2003. In <200 lines, Inspirational
  • THE PHOTO ALBUM
       Who would have believed this house could ever be this quiet?  It gradually grew quieter as each of our three children w
    by phatalvision 1700 words, 1 comment, on Dec 21 11:16 AM 2003. In <200 lines, Inspirational
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