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About kingmidget

About the name. I was the youngest of four. Until I got to kindergarten, I didn't have much to say. All I had to do to get what I wanted was to point, and a sibling, or loving parent, would fulfill my request. As a result, my father coined the nickname -- King Midget. At least that's the way the story goes. I am a father, husband, friend, and lover, writer, runner, pizza maker, baker, and many other things. What I am not is my occupation. It is my job that pays the bills and provides for my family. But, it does not define me.

The Jump, Chapter 3 — Council Bluffs

Posted on July 17, 2017

It’s been awhile. More than a year ago, I wrote a short story. At least I thought it was a short story. The story is called The Jump. It’s somewhat hard to believe it has been 15 months since I … Continue reading →

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An Obituary

Posted on June 6, 2017

His name was Sebastian Cole. His friends called him Bas ‘cause that’s what his brother Wilson called him.  The three syllables were too much for his little brother.  Bas was all he could handle.  It stuck. Others called him Sebastard … Continue reading →

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Shady Acres — The End

Posted on April 5, 2017

Chapters 1 and 2 are here. Chapters 3 and 4 are here. Chapters 5 and 6 are here. Chapters 7 and 8 are here.   Chapter 9.  The End “Come on, gentlemen.  They’re just about done serving lunch.” “Eh.” Mike … Continue reading →

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Shady Acres, Chapters 7 and 8

Posted on April 3, 2017

Chapters 1 and 2 are here. Chapters 3 and 4 are here. Chapters 5 and 6 are here.   Chapter 7.  Gene If he opened his eyes, the sun would hurt, and he would be reminded of where he was.  … Continue reading →

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Shady Acres, Chapters 5 and 6

Posted on April 2, 2017

Chapters 1 and 2 are here. Chapters 3 and 4 are here.   Chapter 5.  A Quiet Night As darkness descends on Shady Acres, there’s one more stop to make before we shut this down for the day and see … Continue reading →

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Shady Acres, Chapters 3 and 4

Posted on April 1, 2017

Chapters 1 and 2 are here.   Chapter 3.  A Kitchen Surprise   “Here it is,” the clerk said, in front of the door with 20D in bronze lettering above the peephole. “Thanks, Stanley.” “Let me know if you need … Continue reading →

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Shady Acres

Posted on April 1, 2017

This is not a new story.  I wrote it a number of years ago and published it in one of my short story collections.  An event today reminded me of it.  So, thought I’d share.  The story, in its entirety, … Continue reading →

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