Tag Archives: Flash Fiction

Domestic Tranquility: Ants Ahoy

 by Stephen Halpert                 They were coming at me from out of the woodwork. Their leader appeared gigantic and waved a mighty warlike club. They moved in on me. Suddenly I understood what might well have flashed through Custer’s mind … Continue reading

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  Domestic Tranquility: When The Wife’s Away

 by Stephen Halpert       Tasha walked around the kitchen and looked at me in genuine amazement. “The stove’s as bright and shiny as it was the day I left,” she smiled. “Good for you!” “Should be,” I replied. “I never … Continue reading

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Domestic Tranquility: Tie One On

by Stephen Halpert   I was sitting at the coffee table working on a collage. Tasha breezed in and handed me a fancy clothing catalogue. She pointed. “Do you like this blue cotton dress?” The banner across the page proclaimed … Continue reading

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Domestic Tranquility: The Great Indoors

 by Stephen Halpert It was a sunny Saturday morning, sufficiently cool for a walk. I sat at the dining table reading the paper. Tasha joined me. “What a lovely day for a picnic,” she said. She waved at the window … Continue reading

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Domestic Tranquility: Tie One ON

 By Stephen Halpert  I was sitting on the sofa working on a collage when Tasha breezed into the living room and held an open catalogue under my nose. “Do you like this blue cotton dress?” The banner across the page … Continue reading

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The Hundred Dollar Bill

by Stephen Halpert We were driving home from the Thai restaurant in Worcester.  It had been raining on and off all day and the road was slick. Tasha was driving more slowly and carefully than she usually did. Ahead on … Continue reading

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Domestic Tranquility: The Fifty Dollar Bill

 by Stephen Halpert  I had just finished dressing when I saw it on Tasha’s bureau. I couldn’t resist picking it up. I grinned and held it out to her. “Is this for me, a springtime offering perhaps?” She was headed … Continue reading

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Murder

  by Stephen Halpert       Affectionately Dedicated To The Memory Of Robert B. Parker  I picked Susan up at Logan and we got onto the Pike west to Grafton. Last night I had told her about Bob’s sudden death. She insisted … Continue reading

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Domestic Tranquility A Cup of Tea

 by Stephen Halpert                              It was wonderful having Tasha back home after her weekend meditation retreat with her daughter in upstate New York.  She was in the bedroom unpacking when she asked, “Did you happen to see the box of … Continue reading

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The Day the Rabbit Found Easter – An Easter Tale for Children of All Ages

 by Stephen Halpert   The brown rabbit with the soft blue eyes was sad. Somehow and despite hinting as much as he could he had failed to receive an invitation to this year’s Easter Revels. Not that he had received … Continue reading

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