Published in Pure Fiction·PinnedMy Quiet OneI wooed her too well — Everyone called her, “The Quiet One”, but to me, she was anything but quiet. The way her personality stood out above the others spoke loudly. Her smile screamed, “I am happy to meet you”. The way her eyes sparkled, like diamonds against a black velvet cloth intrigued me. …Pure Fiction3 min read
PinnedAssault With A Penn FourNever apologize — “You can’t do that,” Ansel shouted. “You nearly took my head off.” Greer flashed a wry smile across his face. “There is nothing illegal about it. Back up if you can’t take it.” Ansel did not like being a target every time that Greer had a chance to make a…Fun3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·PinnedWhite Lace and PromisesAn angel glimmering in white. As the sun sparkled through the stained glass, James surveyed the chapel. He smiled when he realized all the people that he and Margie held dear, their friends and family, had filled the room. He glanced down the aisle to see Margie. She looked like…Flash Fiction3 min read
9 hours agoA Limerick Or Three, From MeI rhyme therefore I am — It is time once again for a few of those quirky poems that hopefully bring a smile to your face. And as the sign says, Limericks and Guinness are good for you. They are good for the reader and good for the writer. If you don’t drink Guinness perhaps a…Limerick2 min read
Published in Daily Justiss·Jun 20Exposure Introduces Medium Fiction Writer: J. Salvatore DominoWriting stories for your imagination — This is my introductory post to Exposure. Exposure was created by Justiss Goode as a newsletter for Medium writers who author fictional stories. Writers of fiction have long been treated as second-class citizens on Medium and can certainly use more Exposure. In this article, I will answer the top ten…Fiction4 min read
Published in Crow’s Feet·Jun 16My Nostalgic Thermometer: A Piece of History from a Bygone DayCrow’s Feet Writing Prompt #9 — When I was a boy, my grandfather, Sam Domino, owned a small grocery store on the south side of Chicago. It was a little Mom & Pop operation even smaller than today’s modern convenience stores. …Nostalgia3 min read
Jun 13Stranger Than Fiction.But just as scary. — I was half asleep on the couch when something stranger than fiction sent a chill through my body. I watched as a dark shadow followed across the ceiling and then disappeared into the entertainment center behind the television. Special effects? A new kind of programming technique? Startled, I peered behind…Flash Fiction3 min read
Jun 6Can you buy your way into heaven?It’s only $19 a month. We have all heard the bible story of The Prodigal Son. In that parable, the young son asks his father for his inheritance before the father passes away so he may go out and seek his fortune. The father grants him his wish but instead…Heaven4 min read
Published in Pure Fiction·May 30Hiking With JamieA Trail of an Adventure — Jamie’s eyes swept across the mountains that surrounded him. A blanket of wildflowers, bright yellow poppies and deep purple lupine; carpeted the hillsides. The blooms, courtesy of abundant spring rains, made this hike into the desert foothills the thing he enjoyed most about living in Arizona. The solitude of hiking…Fiction4 min read
May 23How To Spoil A Date.Farting works well. — The first date is the most crucial moment in any relationship. It is your chance to start something rewarding or escape before you make a big mistake. If you are lucky the first date is a time when two minds come together. You ask questions, tell stories, and make each…Humor3 min read
