Tag Archives: Short Stories

The Brown Room

Posted on 26 September, 2011 by William V. Burns

“It’s because of the paradox,” I explained. I fidgeted a bit in the hard metal chair. Government-issue furniture didn’t seem comfortable no matter what country supplied them, or what century. Of course my comfort wasn’t important at all to the … Continue reading →

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The Rain

Posted on 1 April, 2010 by William V. Burns

“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” — William Wordsworth Our featured short story: Bear Hang by Brian Albright. This gray-limned story of an unfortunate canoe trip is our March Writing Contest: Horror in the Rain winner. About Writing: How … Continue reading →

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Beast

Posted on 21 October, 2009 by William V. Burns

by William V. Burns It was stinking hot when he pulled the police cruiser off the road. The park Rangers were waiting for him in their Land Rover. They roared along a rutted dry wash until they reached the campsite. … Continue reading →

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