Once upon a time, there was an old man named Rick who liked to read the paper at a certain Starbucks, which was in a Barnes & Noble. Continue reading “Rick’s Cafe”
Category Archives: Fables For Adults
Stick In the Mud
Once upon a time, there was a stick in the mud, and he was up for anything! Continue reading “Stick In the Mud”
Donna and Her Beanie Babies
Once upon a time, there was a woman named Donna who worked at the front desk of a dentist’s office and who loved Beanie Babies. Continue reading “Donna and Her Beanie Babies”
The Sad Fate of a Lonely Hamster
Once upon a time, there were two little hamsters who lived together in a burrow, and they were very much in love. Continue reading “The Sad Fate of a Lonely Hamster”
Big Dog, Little Dog
Once upon a time, there were two dogs who lived together in one house. Continue reading “Big Dog, Little Dog”
Marie and Don
Once upon a time, there was a woman named Marie, and she was married to a very healthy man named Don. Continue reading “Marie and Don”
The Most Important Horse
Once upon a time, there was a horse named Bocephus* who lived in a stall, and who hated standing in his own pee. Continue reading “The Most Important Horse”
James, the Rational Man
Once upon a time, there was a man named James who believed that every apparent mystery has a rational explanation, but some we just haven’t figured out yet. Continue reading “James, the Rational Man”
Susan’s Last Day
Once upon a time, an imp appeared to Susan and said, “I strongly advise you to live today as if it is your last day on Earth, because I have it on good authority that tomorrow you will die.” Continue reading “Susan’s Last Day”
The Man Who Loved TV
Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to watch TV. Continue reading “The Man Who Loved TV”