Creative Writing Samples

Here are excerpts from some of the short stories I created in the last few years (the full length of each story is indicated in parenthesis). The complete stories would take up too much space. Also, there have been rumors of a disregard of copyright laws among some users of the Internet--that may just be the cynical side of my nature coming through. The truth is however, that more than one third of all the hits on this webpage are prompted by a search for Creative Writing Samples, I presume by students who would love to learn to write creatively but simply don't have the time. I might feel sorry for them. But I don't. They're just lazy.

"They" (5500 words)
A veteran of the Portland, Maine police department is investigating the death of a shoe clerk when she uncovers the horrifying secret held by a common household pest...

"Predators" (3140 words)
Two men leave their familiar, urban surroundings to commit a crime spree and meet up with the unexpected in the Maine woods...

"Roadwork" (270 words)
A too familiar sight along the side of the road, and elsewhere...

"Workshop" (610 words)
For any writer who's had a story worked over by peers in a workshop...

"Resignation" (670 words)
Some lessons we remember forever, after learning them too late...

"Conflicts" (775 words)
Two strangers in adjoining motel rooms, waiting...

"Recycling" (1135 words)
The Portland, Maine police department makes more than just money from its annual auction of lost or stolen items...

"Compact" (2325 words)
Abuse can take many forms. Does it afflict only humans???

"Premiere" (3475 words)
There are people, especially those in their teenage years, who can turn a dream into a nightmare...

"Awakening" (885 words)
Sometimes we're lucky enough to get the chance to take a second look at the world around us...

"Daylight" (1875 words)
This may be a work-in-progress. I like Harry and may find him a reason to be less lonely...

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