The moment he heard that lockdown was to be lifted starting that coming Saturday morning, Spencer called his employer, requesting one of his two annual weeks of vacation for that subsequent week. Many would want to go back to work…
Tag: Short Stories
Where the Wind Comes Sweepin’ Down the Plain – Coronavirus Mini-Story of the Day
Lorraine loved living in Red Carpet Country, its bold red soil drawing tourists from all over, in a state named for a Native American term that many thought meant “red people.” She’d been to college. She taught music in Boise…
Move Date March 1 – Coronavirus Mini-Story of the Day
Hannah sat alone amidst the many still-unpacked boxes that crowded her in the studio apartment. Once again, shouts and thuds sounded muffled through the ceiling, and once again all she could think was Suzanne Vega’s Luka, never getting to sing…
Two Spielberg Heroes – The Meme
Meme adapted from Two Spielberg Heroes – a Coronavirus Mini-Story of the Day Small version and full version below. See all Coronavirus Mini-Stories of the Day
Two Spielberg Heroes – Coronavirus Mini-Story of the Day
Jake had been reveling in the extra time that lockdown had given him for watching movies. He decided to embark on a Steven Spielberg marathon, approaching his massive, alphabetically-organized DVD collection, and pulling out every title directed by the filmmaker,…
April Fools – Coronavirus Mini-Story of the Day
The village square was surrounded by sidewalk, the sidewalk surrounded by four streets, each street flanking one side of the square. The grid of people began six feet into the square from the sidewalk’s edge, with people aligned in perfect…
The Gdansk Embrace – Coronavirus Mini-Story of the Day
Every time lockdown was lifted, people would flood into the streets. Whenever that happened from place to place, there would be public screaming and laughing and hugging. Occasional looting. Occasional sex. Each time, there were countless photos, selfies and not.…
Lockdown Lovin’ – Coronavirus Mini-Story of the Day
A sampling of dating profiles ranked by readiness to connect, lowest to highest. OkCupid: I spent a lot of time on this very long and detailed profile but am feeling really hesitant about connecting during quarantine. I usually like to…
Yes, That One – Coronavirus Mini-Story of the Day
“Okay, so what do you want to play next?” Gary asked with an eager smile. Jamie looked up from the gaming table to the more than 1,320 board games that lined the shelves that lined the walls of their spectacular…
Spam – Coronavirus Mini-Story of the Day
To: [recipient’s name redacted] From: Corona connection Date: 24 April 2020 14:51 PM Subject: Test results for Sex! COVID-Test Result [headline size] Negative test result document Prositutes no longer say no to you Test result document “proves” you will not…