This is the 3rd part of the story. The previous parts are here: 1, 2. "Can you believe what he did to me a week ago? He tried to force me to do takeout while I wanted to eat in the restaurant." I tell Pammy, Jen, and Dodo. Four of us are sitting at the … Continue reading The Dim Sum Drama (Flash Fiction Part 3)
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The Robot Translator (Flash Fiction Part 7)
Image by kiquebg from Pixaba This is the 7th part of the story. The previous 6 parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Making Fifi reveal its weakness for smaller cases will not convince her boss Ku to give up on the robot. Ayun thinks. Smaller cases don't have much impact on Ku's … Continue reading The Robot Translator (Flash Fiction Part 7)
The Robot Translator (Flash Fiction Part 6)
Image by kiquebg from Pixaba This is the 6th part of the story. The previous 5 parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Ayun ponders on her strategy--how to get rid of Fifi? Her husband Tram has already declined her request for help, but she could press him to do what he doesn't want … Continue reading The Robot Translator (Flash Fiction Part 6)
The Dim Sum Drama (Flash Fiction Part 2)
This is the 2nd part of the story. The 1st part is here. Anyway, it is a Saturday, but I work the whole day to finish an urgent document. When I finally finish everything, it is 8:30PM already. Driving home, I pass Bamboo Palace, thinking that I should reward myself with a nice dinner. Everybody … Continue reading The Dim Sum Drama (Flash Fiction Part 2)
The Robot Translator (Flash Fiction Part 5)
Image by kiquebg from Pixaba This is the 5th part of the story. The previous 4 parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4. Ayun arrives at the office early today. Upon arrival, she immediately goes to Fifi, unplugs her cord, and dislodges her battery. As she is pondering what more damage she could do, she … Continue reading The Robot Translator (Flash Fiction Part 5)
The Dim Sum Drama (Flash Fiction Part 1)
Image by stokpic from Pixabay Flash Fiction #168 I didn't know how to name this story. So I thought of an episode of "Seinfeld" that's called "The Soup Nazi". I could have named this story, "The Dim Sum Nazi", but then I thought I was pushing emulation and imitation too far. As an immigrant, it … Continue reading The Dim Sum Drama (Flash Fiction Part 1)
The Robot Translator (Flash Fiction Part 4)
Image by kiquebg from Pixaba This is the 4th part of the story. The previous 3 parts are here: 1, 2, 3. If Tram doesn't want to help her, she will do it herself. She has always been a resourceful girl even though she has never had much resources in her command. She is an … Continue reading The Robot Translator (Flash Fiction Part 4)
The Robot Translator (Flash Fiction Part 3)
Image by kiquebg from Pixaba This is the 3rd part of the story. The previous parts are here: 1, 2. "I am not going to help you sabotage the robot. I am an engineer." Tram says to Ayun at the dinner table. "I think an engineer is an expert in sabotaging a robot." Ayun says. … Continue reading The Robot Translator (Flash Fiction Part 3)
The Robot Translator (Flash Fiction Part 2)
Image by kiquebg from Pixaba This is the 2nd part of the story. The 1st part is here. How to get Fifi removed? Ayun asks herself. "Isn't Fifi a beauty? And a smart beauty too." Ku's tired voice suddenly emerges behind her. Ayun turns around and smiles at Ku, who's the lawyer and the owner … Continue reading The Robot Translator (Flash Fiction Part 2)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (The End Part 2)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 22th part. The previous 21 parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21. I don't have an ending for this story because all the narcissists in my family, except … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (The End Part 2)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (The End Part 1)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 21th part. The previous 20 parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. I have been thinking of several endings for this story, but none is satisfactory. Although the story … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (The End Part 1)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 20)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 20th part. The previous 19 parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. Cousin Arjin, Right Now After Fanfan came back, we've had relative peace so far, but it is never … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 20)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 19)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 19th part. The previous 18 parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. Nalan, Right Now I am not surprised that Uncle Big is a popular guy in the Lakeview retirement community, … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 19)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 18)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 18th part. The previous 17 parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. Cousin Arjin, Right Now After leaving Nalan's apartment, I immediately go to see my father, who's living in a retirement … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 18)
Quote Of The Day: Walk Through A Wall (Continued)
Image by photosforyou from Pixabay Quote Of The Day #71 This is the 2nd half of the post. The 1st half is here. I've had "The Complete Stories" by Bernard Malamute for many years, but I didn't like it before. I don't know why. I didn't read it for a long time, but recently I … Continue reading Quote Of The Day: Walk Through A Wall (Continued)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 17)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 17th part. The previous 16 parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. Nalan, Right Now "Just tell me what you know about my mother. I won't believe you, but I am curious." Arjin … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 17)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 16)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 16th part. The previous 15 parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. Cousin Arjin, Right Now "It was not a swimming accident." Nalan says. "Really? How did you know? That was 19 years ago." … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 16)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 15)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 15th part. The previous 14 parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. Nalan, Right Now Arjin says to me, "I don't believe a word you are saying. What I know is whenever I meet you, … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 15)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 14)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 14th part. The previous 13 parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13. Cousin Arjin, Right Now Nalan says to me, "I don't know about you, but I am starving. My blood sugar is getting low since … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 14)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 13)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 13th part. The previous 12 parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12. Cousin Arjin, Right Now After grandma's funeral, I had a business trip out of town for a few days. When I came back, my wife … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 13)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 12)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 12th part. The previous 11 parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11. Nalan, Present Day After a socially appropriate period of mourning, my father married again. I was a little shocked to see how sad an appearance my … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 12)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 11)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 11th part. The previous 10 parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10. Nalan, Present Day Well, that was 25 years ago. Time flies whether one has a good time or not. For this reason, one probably should enjoy as … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 11)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 10)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 10th part. The previous 9 parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9. With rumors swirling around, my mother was in full damage control mode. Whenever my parents found their common enemy, they would work together against the external threat, real … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 10)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 9)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 9th part. The previous 8 parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Nalan , Twenty Five Years Ago I was ten at the time, on the brink of becoming a troublesome teenager. My parents were scared that I would bring … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 9)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 8)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 8th part. The previous six parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Cousin Arjin, Twenty Five Years Ago A week later, Nalan came back, carrying a bag of deep fried crispy pretzels with her. She grew taller and had a smile … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 8)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 7)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 7th part. The previous six parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. The next day, I came back home. Nalan was still nowhere to be found. "Arjin, I hope you have told everything to the police. Don't you cover for somebody else. … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 7)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 6)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 6th part. The previous five parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Cousin Arjin, Twenty Five Years Ago Nalan didn't come home that night. When my aunt and uncle asked me, I just told them that I didn't know where she was. "Where … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 6)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 5)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 5th part. The previous four parts are here: 1, 2, 3, 4. I didn't know what to do. So I asked my friend Big Head and Iron Ball, who sympathized with me. Big Head suggested that I talked with Altan, who sometimes played soccer … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 5)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 4)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 4th part of the story. The three previous parts are here: part 1, part 2, part 3. Nalan, Twenty Five Years Ago When September came, Arjin was getting upset that he couldn't go home. He had to stay here with us, at least for … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 4)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 3)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 3rd part of the story. The 1st part is here and the 2nd part is here. Now reflecting on it, I wonder why my parents even bothered to pretend they had a great marriage since my father would find every chance to go on … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 3)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 2)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 This is the 2nd part of the story. The 1st part is here. I didn't want to go, but my father insisted and my mother agreed with him. My mother always agreed with my father. They told me that Aunt Hoi and Uncle Dao were knowledgeable people--Hoi … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 2)
A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 1)
Image by meineresterampe from Pixabay Flash Fiction #163 Nalan and Arjin are cousins, and they described, each from a different perspective, a tragic incident happened 25 years ago that tore the family apart, after which the story proceeds to right now when the mystery is analyzed, and the cause and effect are revealed. This is … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Cousins (Flash Fiction Part 1)
A Real Life Love Triangle (Flash Fiction Part 3)
Image by Erik Karits from Pixabay Flash Fiction #162 This is the 3rd and last part of the story. The 1st part is here and the 2nd part is here. "I've never seen a scoundrel like Adu. Can you believe what he did? Weni's family is furious and her old relative was sent to the … Continue reading A Real Life Love Triangle (Flash Fiction Part 3)
A Real Life Love Triangle (Flash Fiction Part 2)
Image by Erik Karits from Pixabay Flash Fiction #162 This is the 2nd part of the story. The 1st part is here. At the time, Shasha was a student in the same university, and she was not really an innocent victim as people would like to categorize her later on when the whole love triangle … Continue reading A Real Life Love Triangle (Flash Fiction Part 2)
A Real Life Love Triangle (Flash Fiction Part 1)
Image by Erik Karits from Pixabay Flash Fiction #162 We all watched movies like "Runaway Bride" or read stories with a similar theme, which is someone, having cold feet before the wedding, fleeing the scene and leaving the intended partner at the altar. Well, in real life, I only witnessed it once. It happened in … Continue reading A Real Life Love Triangle (Flash Fiction Part 1)
They Can Fix Anything Except A Broken Heart (Flash Fiction)
Image by Ingo Jakubke from Pixabay Flash Fiction #161 "Can you fix it? Are you sure? Just tell me honestly. Well, if you can't fix it, I can always go to Mario's or The German Car Shop not far from here." The customer says to Patel, the new owner of Mahaul Auto, which has changed … Continue reading They Can Fix Anything Except A Broken Heart (Flash Fiction)
The Love Stories Of Two Sisters (Flash Fiction Part 4)
Image by Jess Foami from Pixabay Flash Fiction #160 This is the 4th and last part of the story. The first three parts of the story is here: #1, #2, #3. From then on, Cia had always been trying to work Arji into any conversation we had in the dorm. When we were having a … Continue reading The Love Stories Of Two Sisters (Flash Fiction Part 4)
The Love Stories Of Two Sisters (Flash Fiction Part 3)
Image by Jess Foami from Pixabay Flash Fiction #160 This is the 3rd part of the story. The 1st part is here and the 2nd part is here. Shermei went out with Thon, her college classmate, who is a loving and a capable guy. However Thon was not good enough for his narcissistic future mother-in-law. … Continue reading The Love Stories Of Two Sisters (Flash Fiction Part 3)
The Love Stories Of Two Sisters (Flash Fiction Part 2)
Image by Jess Foami from Pixabay Flash Fiction #160 This is the 2nd part of the story. The 1st part is here. From the first day we met, Cia was always the one who wanted us to be more intimate. In a girl's dorm, such friendly girl "couples" are everywhere. However I balked at the … Continue reading The Love Stories Of Two Sisters (Flash Fiction Part 2)
The Love Stories Of Two Sisters (Flash Fiction Part 1)
Image by Jess Foami from Pixabay Flash Fiction #160 Cia and I were college roommates, and I can still remember looking into her eyes when I was chewing instant noodles as my midnight snack. She looks so young, fresh faced. Now looking back, I realize that she was perpetually searching for love and acceptance in … Continue reading The Love Stories Of Two Sisters (Flash Fiction Part 1)
The Orientation (Flash Fiction)
Image by Anna Lysenko from Pixabay Flash Fiction #159 Lisa doesn't really need extra tutoring, but that didn't prevent her parents from sending her to Ivy Training Center (ITC) since she got a "B" in the first quiz of the semester on pre-calculus, an important high school course. In her family, an "A-" is a … Continue reading The Orientation (Flash Fiction)
Girl Fight (Flash Fiction)
Image by Victoria_Watercolor from Pixabay Flash Fiction #158 Alia: "Lulan? I always consider Ivy Training Center (ITC) a place for my daughter's tutoring. I've never considered it a place to help me. Can you believe it that they just lay me off like that? I've been working there for 10 years. Ten long years. One … Continue reading Girl Fight (Flash Fiction)
An Old Story Retold (Flash Fiction Continued)
Image by Gosia K. from Pixabay (This is the second half of the story. The first half can be found here.) I have been reflecting on Uncle D's life for the purpose of explaining what have been puzzled me for so many years. Why is fate so unkind to Uncle D? Why do people always … Continue reading An Old Story Retold (Flash Fiction Continued)
An Old Story Retold (Flash Fiction)
Image by Gosia K. from Pixabay Flash Fiction #157 He is handsome, competent, diligent, polite, and educated. He has a good life, working for a big corporation for a decade. Then his boss leaves the company and finds greener pasture elsewhere. He thinks he should be promoted to the position that is vacated by his … Continue reading An Old Story Retold (Flash Fiction)
The Brothers (Flash Fiction)
Image by Владимир Харитонов from Pixabay Flash Fiction #156 "Well, we've been waiting for ten to fifteen minutes. They still haven't shown up. Well, it's just a social media call, but still we had to postpone our dinner for this. Also I wear more makeup than usual just to hide my ever increasing spots and … Continue reading The Brothers (Flash Fiction)
The Reciprocation Confusion (Flash Fiction)
Image by Pexels from Pixabay Flash Fiction #155 I wonder if you have experienced this, but I certainly have. There's this acquaintance, with whom you haven't had much interaction. She (or he) showed up in a party or a meeting you both attended. Then you met in grocery stores, hair salons etc. After a while, … Continue reading The Reciprocation Confusion (Flash Fiction)
Husband And Wife At Atlantic City (Flash Fiction)
Image by David from Pixabay Flash Fiction #154 "Do you know that most lunar calendars are actually lunisolar calendars since only the months follow the lunar cycle while the years are still largely in their solar cycle." Pan says to his wife as they drive down to Atlantic City to celebrate the Lunar New Year. … Continue reading Husband And Wife At Atlantic City (Flash Fiction)
Shoot The Messenger (Flash Fiction Continued)
Image by Samuel F. Johanns from Pixabay Flash Fiction #153 (This is the 2nd half of the story. The first half is here.) The conversation happened two years ago. And Lulan hasn't thought about it until now. Just several days ago, Ajun came back from a trip to Southeast Asia. He should have taken a … Continue reading Shoot The Messenger (Flash Fiction Continued)
Shoot The Messenger (Flash Fiction)
Image by Samuel F. Johanns from Pixabay Flash Fiction #153 "This is really... a case of... a case of ... shooting the messenger." Lulan manages to say, almost out of breath. But what can she do but to accept the reality? She has been regarded with disfavor by somebody whom everyone admires. She admires him … Continue reading Shoot The Messenger (Flash Fiction)
The Dream Plot
Image by ImaArtist from Pixabay I've read several thrillers during the Christmas break--well, not really reading, but rather skimming and skipping, as most people do with books like that. Wait, wait. I should not say that. When I was learning English as a non-native speaker, I read two Agatha Christi books carefully, step by step, … Continue reading The Dream Plot
The Sacred Myth (Flash Fiction)
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Flash Fiction #152 Lea and I have been acquaintances for years, and then about two years ago, I started to talk with her about narcissism. At first she laughed and brushed my idea aside, but then she started to tell me about her mother-in-law Sandi who's a super sized narcissist … Continue reading The Sacred Myth (Flash Fiction)
The First Breakfast 2023 (Flash Fiction)
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Flash Fiction #151 Pammy, her husband Pan, and their son Sam, who's a sophomore in high school, are having their first breakfast of the new year. Sam: This homemade soy milk is a little ... Pan: You are right, Sam. It is diluted. I've told your mom several times. Pammy: … Continue reading The First Breakfast 2023 (Flash Fiction)
A Love Story With A Twist (Flash Fiction Part 3)
Image by Annie Le from Pixabay This is the 3rd and last part of the story. The 1st part is here, and the 2nd part is here. Daughter: OK, you can tell me. So you had an affair and I am not Dad's daughter then. That's OK. I can take that. I guess Dad doesn't … Continue reading A Love Story With A Twist (Flash Fiction Part 3)
The Beautiful Mountain (Flash Fiction)
Image by Reimund Bertrams from Pixabay Flash Fiction #150 Aila and Nali have been long time friends since their high school days. Nali and her family just come back from a trip to California where they visited places in LA, and drove along the coastal Highway 1 up north until they reached San Francisco. "Oh, … Continue reading The Beautiful Mountain (Flash Fiction)
A Love Story With A Twist (Flash Fiction Part 2)
Image by Annie Le from Pixabay This is the second part of the story. The first part is here. Mother: You are right. It is not allowed. The beautiful nurse was transferred to a nursing school. Rumor had it that she didn't really finish her nursing school overseas. And the assistant professor helped her get … Continue reading A Love Story With A Twist (Flash Fiction Part 2)
A Love Story With A Twist (Flash Fiction Part 1)
Image by Annie Le from Pixabay Flash Fiction #149 Mother: It's the story of my life, but I've never told you about it for fear that you were too young to understand. Now I think you are old enough to digest the information... It all happened in America twenty years ago. Daughter: Is it a … Continue reading A Love Story With A Twist (Flash Fiction Part 1)
Who’s Coming To The Party? (Flash Fiction Continued)
Image by Annette Meyer from Pixabay This is the second half of the story. The first half is here. "Brother Kai and his wife Big Sister Kai are such nice people. I hope you are not picking on them. I mean they are so polite and they always dress so well. I look up to … Continue reading Who’s Coming To The Party? (Flash Fiction Continued)
Who’s Coming To The Party? (Flash Fiction)
Image by Annette Meyer from Pixabay Flash Fiction # 148 "Hi, Lulan, how many narcissists do you think I am going to meet this holiday season?" Mali says jokingly to Lulan. The four women are sitting in Pammy's living room to plan their year end party together. It's going to be held in Pammy's place … Continue reading Who’s Coming To The Party? (Flash Fiction)
The Christmas Gift (Flash Fiction)
Image by Yvette Fang from Pixabay Flash Fiction #146 This is a conversation between a mother and her ten-year-old boy about the upcoming events this month and gifts for Christmas. Child: "I wonder what I am going to get for Christmas." Mom: "Well, Santa has a bit of arthritis and osteoporosis, and he probably can't … Continue reading The Christmas Gift (Flash Fiction)
The History Of Narcissism (Continued)
Image by S. Hermann / F. Richter from Pixabay This is the second half of the story. The first half is here. My father grew up in a Mongolian family of a half Mongolian village not far away from the Steppe. They would have preferred Mongolian style ranching if they had choices, but as time … Continue reading The History Of Narcissism (Continued)
The Crazy Son-In-Law (Flash Fiction Continued)
Image by alba1970 from Pixabay This is the second half of the story. The first half of this story is here. Ajin is sitting in the living room, leafing through a pile of mathematical papers and murmuring something to himself when everybody comes out of the car and into the house. "Ajin, are you OK?" … Continue reading The Crazy Son-In-Law (Flash Fiction Continued)
The Crazy Son-In-Law (Flash Fiction)
Image by alba1970 from Pixabay Flash Fiction #145 “I’ve told you a thousand times that I didn’t slap my crazy son-in-law. It's just a little pat on his head. Several people saw it and the rumor just started. It eventually evolves into something very untrue, which says I was so angry with him that I … Continue reading The Crazy Son-In-Law (Flash Fiction)
My Aunt Ayun (Flash Fiction)
Image by Phong from Pixabay Flash Fiction #142 Aunt Ayun is my mother's younger sister. She is my favorite aunt, not only because she is a great cook and very clever, but also because she is very good tempered (just like my maternal grandfather), and very good to children. And needless to say, in a … Continue reading My Aunt Ayun (Flash Fiction)
Alexa Goes Wild (Flash Fiction)
Image by Michael Pointner from Pixabay Flash Fiction #141 "Hi, Alexa, tell me how to say 'I hate laundry' in Spanish." She asks the little ball like gadget she got from Amazon at a promotional price. "I don't know." The little machine answers. "What? What do you mean you don't know? You are supposed to … Continue reading Alexa Goes Wild (Flash Fiction)
Stolen Ghosts (Flash Fiction Part 2)
Image by vishnu vijayan from Pixabay Flash Fiction #139 "Here's my idea. You know we Asians are really afraid of ghosts, but more than half of our students are American born and grew up here in New Jersey, who are not really afraid of ghosts like us. We grew up in Asia and we are … Continue reading Stolen Ghosts (Flash Fiction Part 2)
Stolen Ghosts (Flash Fiction Part 1)
Image by vishnu vijayan from Pixabay Flash Fiction #139 The rivalry between the "Ivy Training Center" and "Step By Step Academy" has been well known in the Asian immigrant community and it was elaborated in a previous story. Recently Ivy, the owner of the "Ivy Training Center", is a little worried about the student enrollment … Continue reading Stolen Ghosts (Flash Fiction Part 1)
Four Colleagues (Flash Fiction)
Image by OyeHaHa from Pixabay Flash Fiction #138 "Jama's always like 'I can do it', 'I can do it' even if she really can't. Ivy, our boss, tends to talk about looking into the future, expanding our customer base, tap into new projects. That's just routine. She's the boss and she has to talk that … Continue reading Four Colleagues (Flash Fiction)
The Question Of Identity (Flash Fiction)
Image by Michelle Raponi from Pixabay Flash Fiction #137 "I just have one last question." Mr. Dai says to Lulan. They are in the office of "Ivy Training Center" in Edison where Lulan works. Dai comes for help with his resume, job interview training etc. "One of the job openings is with New Jersey state … Continue reading The Question Of Identity (Flash Fiction)
The Village Psychic (Flash Fiction Part 2)
Image by Sasin Tipchai from Pixabay Arton always speaks with his daughter in a tone that is a mixture of politeness, humor, and whining. Yilan has always enjoyed conversing with her father, basically following her father's train of thoughts and agreeing to his ideas. However recently Yilan has started to see a psychiatrist and has … Continue reading The Village Psychic (Flash Fiction Part 2)
The Village Psychic (Flash Fiction Part 1)
Image by Sasin Tipchai from Pixabay Flash Fiction #136 When Yilan's father Arton and her mother Mi were about to get married, it's the local tradition that they should go to a local psychic, who would examine their family background, temperament, and other aspects of their life, from which their fortune would be told. So … Continue reading The Village Psychic (Flash Fiction Part 1)
The Truth Teller (Flash Fiction)
Image by Hamsterfreund from Pixabay Flash Fiction #135 "Can you persuade her? You are such a good girl, Venven, but your cousin Arlai is the exact opposite. Remember she went to Thailand for vacation and came back expressing her desire to be a Buddhist nun? Remember that? Then she tried to set up an animal … Continue reading The Truth Teller (Flash Fiction)
Lisha’s Outburst (Flash Fiction Continued)
Image by Prettysleepy Art from Pixabay Flash Fiction #134 "Oh, Lisha. Please stop." Mali groans. "Well, I think you should be the last person to care about real or unreal, given your record of..." Lisha says. "What are you talking about?" Mali is surprised. "I don't want to spell it out. You know what I … Continue reading Lisha’s Outburst (Flash Fiction Continued)
Lisha’s Outburst (Flash Fiction)
Image by Prettysleepy Art from Pixabay Flash Fiction #134 Lisha has reached the awkward middle age when she still has the desire to meet new people and to socialize, but she no longer has the youthful good nature to just enjoy a gathering without telling herself how hopelessly boring it is. However her daughter always … Continue reading Lisha’s Outburst (Flash Fiction)
It’s An Interesting Phase Everybody Goes Through (Flash Fiction)
Image by Quang Nguyen vinh from Pixabay Flash Fiction #134 "It's an interesting phase everybody goes through." Armei, Lulan look at their friend Pammy and reach a consensus. If somebody asks them what "an interesting phase" really means and why everybody has to go through it, neither of them can give a satisfactory answer. But … Continue reading It’s An Interesting Phase Everybody Goes Through (Flash Fiction)
What Can I Say To Her? (Flash Fiction)
Image by StartupStockPhotos from Pixabay Flash Fiction #133 "Look, Ivy, nobody wants to tutor Susu. We are here to tell you that we don't want Susu." Lulan says. Ivy looks at Lulan, Tin, Cindy, and then the new employee San. They all look back at her while nodding their head to agree with what Lulan … Continue reading What Can I Say To Her? (Flash Fiction)
Rags To Riches With A Twist (Flash Fiction)
Image by Jeniffer Tan from Pixabay Flash Fiction #132 "The Free market is the most efficient, Loh." Mot says while reading the Financial Times in the main cabin of his yacht. His butler, Loh, standing behind him, is a little out of spirit, considering the fact that he might be dismissed and the yacht can … Continue reading Rags To Riches With A Twist (Flash Fiction)
Nunu’s New Job (Flash Fiction)
Image by Heike Frohnhoff from Pixabayy Flash Fiction #130 Nunu is a happy, gentle creature who has lived a life of simple cheerfulness. He runs a travel agency with his wife, which doubles as a translation office. It also offers services such as filling up forms for all kinds of local and international concerns. He … Continue reading Nunu’s New Job (Flash Fiction)
Haoyan Do 