Month: June 2025

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Friday Fictioneers – Cirrostratus

Author’s note: None today, just writing.

© Rochelle Wisoff-Fields

Cirrostratus

by Miles H. Rost

Tullea set her stuffed cat, bandages on its right paw and ear, on the chair.

She briefly looked out at the cirrostratus clouds in the sky, before smiling, and calling out “Next Patient!”

She walked over to a different chair, where sat a barbie doll with a small knit cap and a blue dress.

“Welcome to the clinic, Ms. Barbie. How are you feeling today?” she asked, waiting a few seconds for the “answer” from the smiling doll. Tullea shook her head, tapping the side.

“An active brain is important, Ms. Barbie, if you’re going to beat your dementia.”

Keep your brain healthy, by clicking the frog and reading the stories!
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Music And Fiction – Building A Mystery

(Author’s note: Due to issues beyond my control (mostly work related), I had to take the week off from writing. It sucks, but in the type of work I do, sometimes it is necessary to put in a little extra time. Thankfully, today was the last of the extra work, hopefully for the Summer. Here we go with today’s fictioneers!)

© Ted Strutz

Building A Mystery

by Miles H. Rost

“…and this final piece is an expression in progress.”

The gallery exhibitor stood tall next to the large wall with pictures.

“The bottom picture was the first in the line, drawn by the artist. He did this after being in a coma for 5 months. She was 16.”

He pointed to the photos.

“The photos were taken as he grew older, the subject in her 30s.”

He looked up at the large painting.

“This portrait was the final painting, the subject assumed to be in her early 40s. The artist went missing after. He is still missing today.”

Bulld your own mystery, and write about it!
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Friday Fictioneers – Downtown Train

(Author’s note: I decided to go a whole different direction with this than I was originally thinking. This one has a little bit of a different feel to it. You’ll understand when you read…)

© David Stewart

Downtown Train

by Miles H. Rost

Patrick walked out of the hobby shop, happily clutching the bag that held his latest treasure. Robert, his longtime friend, scrunched his face in a puzzled expression.

“So, tell me this again. You’re building…”
“A bullet-style train setup in my garage. Since I don’t have a car, I figure why not use the garage for something hobbyish.”
“And this train is…”
“A KTX-Cheongryong, or KoRail Class 16000. 2 control cars and 4 motor/passenger cars.”
“Isn’t that excessive?”
“Nah. It pales compared to Rod Stewart’s setup.”
“THE Rod Stewart?”
“The same. Seems like a lot of celebs are railheads.”
“Y’don’t say…”

(Little known fact: Rod Stewart has two different rail setups in his houses in LA and England. He’s one of the big names mentioned as a celebrity who is also a rail enthusiast. Others include Michael Jordan, Roger Daltrey, and Elton John.)

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