Short Story Madness

scott@segordon.com (S.E. Gordon) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:00:00 EST

Troubled by the influx of gang violence and polarized demographics, a local politician decided that the term "whipped cream" was no longer politically solvent. So he dialed up each of the manufacturers and demanded that they change the name to "mistreated cream." Unfortunately for him, the manufacturers operated much like a cartel and had the politician shot for the preposterous idea. To commemorate his stellar service to the community, his successor finally persuaded the manufacturers to change "whipped cream" to "anguish cream."
And they lived happily ever after.

Short Stories: Irritant, Part I (Updated)

scott@segordon.com (S.E. Gordon) — Sun, 02 May 2010 09:00:00 EST

It began with a rash. An undeniable itch that could not be scratched. An otherworldly irritant. And for a time it was confined to the mainland. That is, until we realized it was coming from the core.

Odd Anecdotes: Vampires

scott@segordon.com (S.E. Gordon) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:15:00 EST

Drip, drip, drip. Blood dripped down the bandage on his neck. "Gee, I didn't realize your wife was a vampire," said the unconcerned unmarried single man.

Short Stories: The Sweetest Stalk

scott@segordon.com (S.E. Gordon) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:30:00 EST

Princess Smira must find a way to raise stalk in her beloved bog if she ever hopes of finding a worthy suitor.

Flash Fiction: Enchanted Underpants

scott@segordon.com (S.E. Gordon) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:00:00 EST

An old geezer's quest for underpants.

Story Snippets: John Doe

scott@segordon.com (S.E. Gordon) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST

While combing through my notes, I found this little gem waiting to be turned into a full-fledged story.

Short Stories: A Dubious Deed

scott@segordon.com (S.E. Gordon) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST

A tiny wood stove was the only thing warming the chapel that night, yet the room scorched as if the sun knelt in one of its pews. Footprints melted off the stone floor as the minister and his wife stripped off their heavy coats.

Story Snippets: Project Willy

scott@segordon.com (S.E. Gordon) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:00:00 EST

As I'm sure you're aware (grin), I've got several projects in the works in various stages of development. Rather than cataloguing that work for a later time, I figured that I'd share with you a snippet of a horror / comedy piece that's in development, titled Wild Willy.