Tag: Memoir

You Made Me Cry

Short Humorous Story

Step forward and be recognized, Sir Charleton,” said Queen Raquelina.” Hitching my sword belt to a more comfortable position over my washboard stomach I strode forward to be honored by my beloved Lady and patron. My six-foot broadsword clanked noisily over the flagstones as I made my way up to the royal dais. Just as…

By Charles R. Bucklin September 5, 2023 Off
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“LOCKDOWN!”

Short Humorous Story

Darn he could be such a pest! Always coming into my room and buggin’ me. I told my kid brother multiple times to beat it –  but did he listen?  Heck No! Finally I pleaded my case to the Old Man who begrudgingly installed a sliding lock on the “outside” of my door. That didn’t…

By Charles R. Bucklin August 17, 2020 Off
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*Flash Fiction* “Call Me Tony”

Short Humorous Story

“Call me Tony” “Your name is Charlie.”  “Yeah, I know but ‘Charles, Charlie, Chuck – they’re stupid names. So now I wanna be called “Tony.”  “Why?”  “It sounds cool.. Like I am Italian. And it’s the name John Travolta called himself in that Disco movie.”  “Disco movie? Is that why you’re dressed up in that…

By Charles R. Bucklin July 6, 2020 Off
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