Category Archives: Fiction
Where There’s Smoke – Part 4
By Doghouse A tall, lean figure stepped out of the newly arrived truck and stood silhouetted in the now-setting sun. I couldn’t quite see his features until he stepped up to us, the sun made him just a black mass … Continue reading
Where There’s Smoke – Part 3 or a 4 Part Series
By Doghouse “Name’s Dave” he said, sticking a paw toward me, cigar clenched between his teeth. We shook. “McKinstry” I said. “Mac”. Flashing a big smile, Dave vaulted over the side of the truck into the bed and stood. He … Continue reading
Where There’s Smoke, Part 2
By Doghouse Grinning, my new friend handed the cigar to me, and fetched up the other for himself. He held it out and admired it. I looked at the rough brown cylinder in my fingers. It was dark, thick, about … Continue reading
“Where there’s smoke…”
So, I was suddenly among the ranks of the unemployed. Luckily, that kind of axe-dropping in the corporate field I was in came with a hefty severance settlement and a bonus. Kind of a “Thanks for all your good work, … Continue reading
The Guy from the Lobby – Part Two
By Doghouse In the shower, I soaped myself up good. I closed my eyes and let the hot spray wash over my back while I worked the lather up in my chest hair, feeling the line of my pecs, drumming … Continue reading
THe Guy From The Lobby, Part 1
By Doghouse I travel for business. Lots of overnights in airport “signature” hotels, if the place has conference rooms. Some airport hotels are good, most are ordinary but just about all of them have an all-night gym accessible by keycard. … Continue reading
