John Perkins' published ficlets

  • Yesterday Girl's Aftermath Inspired by text

    The alarm clock screamed at Jess to wake up. Its howling cries pounded waves of pain into her skull. A limp hand fell on the …

  • Bob May Be In Trouble Inspired by text

    Tim looked down at Bob, “what the hell do we do now?” Kneeling to check on his passed out roommate, Tim continued “this is no…

  • Sending A Message Inspired by text

    “Good evening Mr. Lawson,” the bust of a man spoke to me through the television. “I will assume that you know who I am, or ra…

  • Paying The Price Inspired by text

    I took the long way home, intentionally avoiding the highway. I needed time to think and find a way to break the news to Ange…

  • Sorry

    His eyes moved slowly up from his drink. The smoke filled room could not hide the sadness and disappointment in her eyes. Her…

  • Bob Should Move Mature

  • No More Tequila For Me

    The sheets, discolored from sweat, clung to him as he tried to escape the spinning room. His arm shackled by the thrashing as…

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