Portfolio Page of pwl on Booksie

second sight

Short Story / Historical Fiction

Aug 11, 2015

Two twin boys in 1906 learn the grass might be greener on the other side. A picture speaks a thousand words, but one word can conjure a thousand images. I hope the writing reflects a time period… Read More

Impartial

Short Story / Mystery and Crime

Aug 15, 2015

The Booksie Classic House

a 100-word story "ripped from the headlines" or bad tv shows. Read More

Lit Up!

Short Story / Humor

Aug 15, 2015

The Booksie Classic House

A 350 word story about a man's attempt to kick a habit. Read More

Half Empty

Short Story / Humor

Sep 16, 2015

The Booksie Classic House

My childhood in retrospect. 100 words of juvenile humor. Read More

Solemy Swear

Short Story / Humor

Oct 15, 2015

The Booksie Classic House

a juvenile farce on American politics and elections in general. Read More

The Ball Drops

Short Story / Humor

Dec 02, 2015

The Booksie Classic House

Poor Mister Tubbler: he gets a glum and juvenile look at the most wonderful time of the year. Ah, family! Read More

A Gentleman's Game

Short Story / Historical Fiction

Dec 27, 2015

The Booksie Classic House

In the early 1900s, a group of schoolboys hold an election for president of their class. Juvenile tactics and menacing adult intervention ensue. The language conventions hopefully evoke the sentiment of a century ago, a world both… Read More

Straight Deposit

Short Story / Historical Fiction

Jan 07, 2016

The Booksie Classic House

In 1923, A boy tries to find a contribution for his school's Bank Day, an event to teach children about thrift and sacrifice. Juvenile complications ensue. Read More

Under the Big Top

Short Story / Historical Fiction

Feb 01, 2016

The Booksie Classic House

Set in the innocent days of the early twentieth century, young Meriwether Ritch tries to line his pockets by staging a circus for his peers. His unwilling older brother is the star attraction. Juvenile antics ensue. Read More

Cutting His Teeth

Short Story / Humor

Aug 06, 2016

The Booksie Classic House

A young IRS agent makes a courtesy call to an elderly woman needing help with her taxes. Juvenile antics ensue. This is written using UK English style and spellings. Read More

Goodwill Towards Men

Short Story / Other

Oct 29, 2020

The Booksie Classic House

A philosopher has an idea to save the world. 100 words Read More

The Secret Ingredient for the Perfect Burger

Short Story / Flash Fiction

Aug 27, 2022

The Booksie Classic House

A satire on a science journal article about cooking the perfect hamburger Read More

Necrobots: Building a Spider-Verse

Short Story / Humor