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The Lake (Story by R.C. Peris)

January 17, 2018 periswriter

The summer of 1995 was a fever. In August the temperature went up to 100 degrees and the humidity blanketed…

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Posted in: Fiction, Relationships
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The Tango Dancer (Story by R.C. Peris)

January 15, 2018 periswriter

I knew who her grandfather was as they led us to the firing squad. I saw her in the distance…

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Posted in: Fiction

Eden (Story by R.C. Peris)

January 12, 2018 periswriter

“But you said yes. Yes means consent. Have you been drinking?” he leaned back in his chair and folded his…

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Hungry (Story by R.C. Peris)

January 10, 2018 periswriter

They brought thick, stacked pancakes, sizzled bacon, frosted donuts, fried eggs, country potatoes and a big mug of coffee with…

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Posted in: Fiction

The Slipple, Slapple Brawny and Mengele Show

January 8, 2018 periswriter

Dear Bob Hope: I am writing to provide you with an excellent comedic addition to your USO Show currently touring…

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Posted in: Dark Humour, Fiction
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I’m a Woman (Story by R.C. Peris)

January 6, 2018 periswriter

They think they know what’s best for me. Everyone. They all think they know what’s best for me. My parents,…

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Posted in: Adult, Fiction
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Limbo (Story by R.C. Peris)

January 4, 2018 periswriter

I ate his purple liver by candlelight. “Delicious,” I murmured with a full mouth. The liver had a spicy note…

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Posted in: Dark Humour, Fiction
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No Plans to Be Smart (story by R.C. Peris)

January 2, 2018 periswriter

I need. I really need. I am needy. Some people don’t need anything at all. I need everything all at…

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Posted in: Dark Humour, Fiction
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Help – (Story by R.C. Peris)

December 29, 2017 periswriter

The drive from the freeway to my home in Palos Verdes was long. Too long. Miles and miles by street.…

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Posted in: Fiction

It’s Just a Word (story by R.C. Peris)

December 26, 2017 periswriter

“And you’re a cunt,” mumbled the sluggish woman with a frown that made her look half-dead. Two of the mothers…

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Posted in: Dark Humour, Fiction, Relationships

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