The Mirror, and a Familiar Blue: A Collection of Short Stories

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The Mirror, and a Familiar Blue is a collection of seventeen short stories I have written. They are varied in subject matters. One thing they all have in common is they are all born through my observations of everyday life. At the end of each short story I have included a short explanation of what inspired the story. Here is a peak into each of the short stories:

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Locker Key and a Picture ~ Can a locker Key and a picture explain why he laid down in front of a moving train?

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Two Friends ~ Two childhood friends spend a carefree summer together in 1965. This is a fraction of that summer.

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Adrian Just Stared ~ Sometimes, escaping a harsh reality goes too far.

 

The Roommate - He did as he wanted, when he wanted, and paid the price.

 

‘NEED HELP’ on Cardboard ~ That person standing on the corner with a hand printed cardboard sign asking for help has a story.

 

I Want to be a Cowboy ~ Sometimes wishes come true.

 

Summer Ball ~ Men’s industrial league softball. A story from a player’s perspective.

 

Only He Could See ~ The old cowboy often argued with someone only he could see. Until...

 

It Is Real ~ Never judge a person by their appearance. You just may be wrong.

 

Pipe Smoke ~ Times were tough in the 1930’s. Especially for a young girl born into poverty. The smell of her dad’s pipe smoke helped her push through.

 

The Drinker ~ A little story about a professional drinker.

 

Killing Rabbits ~ The sound of killing rabbits becomes symbolic.

 

‘Paradise’ ~ Postcards from a stranded(?) husband.

 

An English Affair ~ After their eyes locked, their fate was inevitable.

 

Dumb Okies ~ What happens if you cross those double white lines the Texas road signs warn not to cross?

 

Biker's Weekend ~ Harley rider from a small town enjoys one of the most interesting holiday weekends of his life.

 

The Mirror, and a Familiar Blue ~ He must find a way to warn a young lady he has never met of her impending tragedy.

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