Tag Archives: World War II

“The Ragged Ruin”

Posted on January 8, 2014 by vb guenther

(copyright Dawn Q. Landau) The ruin was still there; a ragged remnant of a horrific war. The cold, grey, cement structure, once camouflaged by surrounding coral rocks, was now rose-colored. He wondered if a coat of paint eased the memories … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction, Micro Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story | Tagged , , , , | 24 Comments

“The God of Reason Scowls”

Posted on November 6, 2013 by vb guenther

(Photo copyright: Al Forbes) Jean-Pierre lined a 30-quart pot with a small pillow and placed it on his head. He looked ridiculous, but the sky was falling and he had to get to the bomb shelter. As he stepped outside, … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 26 Comments

“An Honest-To-Goodness Bicycle”

Posted on July 17, 2013 by vb guenther

Christmas, 1943. There’s a war going on. Steel and rubber are rationed; manufacturing plants are working twenty-four-hour days pumping out war materials, and Santa has brought me, a fourteen-year-old Iowa farm boy, an honest-to-goodness bicycle. Upon close inspection, I realize … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction, Micro Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story | Tagged , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

“Left Behind”

Posted on September 12, 2012 by vb guenther

Posters on poles Flyers in mail slots. “Save the street Show we care Donate shoes” An environmental happening Staged by students To bring attention To the decaying neighborhood Where he had lived As a teenager. Shoes: Worn, discarded. Some utilitarian … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction, Micro Fiction, Poetry, Short Fiction, Short Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments