Posts Tagged ‘ prose ’

Once She Had a Taste by Tim Beverstock

June 25, 2010
By Pela Via

A man’s influence comes from his voice; it’s how he wields his power. She wanted to be part of that club – in that boardroom – but charcoal suits severe as steel doors shut her out. Her colleagues had all…
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Chevy Chase Is Supposed to Be a Total Dick by Jimmy Callaway

May 31, 2010
By Pela Via
Chevy Chase Is Supposed to Be a Total Dick by Jimmy Callaway

We were watching Fletch because she had never seen it before. She said, “Chevy Chase is supposed to be a total dick.” “Mm,” I said. She said, “Charity saw him in Hawaii once? By the pool? And she went up…
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Obtaining Mercy by DB Cox

May 5, 2010
By Pela Via
Obtaining Mercy by DB Cox

Arthur Nagel is an ugly, little man. He stands barely four feet tall, and his head is much too big for his body. The muscles on the left side of his face are totally paralyzed causing his face to droop.…
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Old Moustaches by DeLeon DeMicoli

April 17, 2010
By Pela Via
Old Moustaches by DeLeon DeMicoli

Phil found the only available parking spot on the street and pulled up alongside the car ahead of the spot and turned on his blinker. He carefully parallel parked his car. He turned off the engine and left the keys…
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Portraits by Brandon Tietz

April 16, 2010
By Pela Via
Portraits by Brandon Tietz

Cosmetics are no longer sold based on quality. A few months ago, we ran what’s called a “blind taste test.” Women selected at random would sit down at a non-descript table with two samples of makeup in front of them.…
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