4:26 pm - February 5, 2014 - mbaconauthor

Today’s flash fiction mystery

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With apologies to Lawrence Block for taking the title of his crime series, here is today’s flash fiction mystery–at exactly 100 words.

Hit Man

“This lawyer my wife used to know–name’s Murphy–said you might be able to help. I really don’t want to, but I’ve got no choice. My wife says she hates me for what I did. Won’t forgive me. Says she’ll kill me. But she won’t give me a damn divorce. I dunno why I’m telling you this. See, this is my only way out. So, can you do a contract or tell me who can?”

“What’d you say the name was?”

“Hemings, Julia Hemings.”

“I mean your name.”

“George Hemings, why?”

“Oh, I have a contract. Thanks for coming.”

Categories: flash fiction, Hit Man, New story, short mystery stories Tags: Lawrence Block, murder, murder for hire

6:30 am - November 27, 2013 - mbaconauthor

Flash fiction entry

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Today’s mystery

Holiday Shopping Secrets

With an arm tightly around Rhonda’s waist, Toby kissed her on the neck.

“Toby, not now,” she said as a store clerk placed a statue on the counter in front of them.

“It’s perfect,” Rhonda said examining the bronze.

Toby was examining Rhonda when he saw another customer walk into the store.

“Oh crap,” he said pulling Rhonda along. “Come here.”

As the surprised clerk looked on, Toby pulled Rhonda through a stock-room doorway. A few minutes later, they emerged.

“Was this gift for that woman who was in here?” the clerk asked.

“No,” muttered Toby. “That was my wife.”

Categories: flash fiction, New story, short stories Tags: Christmas shopping, Holiday shopping, Mark S. Bacon

11:12 am - November 13, 2013 - mbaconauthor