Stories tagged with "waiter"

  • Choice Inspired by text

    “Johnny,” the waiter answered, with a smile. Then he looked down and walked away with the mugs in his hands.

    Stephen stared …

  • DIE NOW Inspired by a photo

    A strange thing happened while eating my lunch of alphabet soup.

    Weird words started to appear spelled out on each spoonful …

  • Five Things I Have Not Had the Guts to Tell Anyone: Inspired by text

    Five Things I Have Not Had the Guts to Tell Anyone:

    1. You’re fat.

    2. I stole your wallet.

    3. I dented your car when I dro…

  • Ficlet Challenge: Tell Me a Story About Penguins

    The Chilean sun squatted oppressively overhead, camped out to make sure no one could lift a finger without feeling the heat. ...

  • 2 A.M., Purgatory Diner (Part 2) Inspired by text

    Adam tied on his apron. He didn’t look at anyone. Not at Jimmy washing dishes. Not at Angelo scraping the grill clean. Not ev…