Tag Archives: The Jump

The Jump, Chapter 4 — Walking Through

Posted on December 4, 2017 by kingmidget

I made a decision today. Awhile back I had thought I would take this story into hibernation with the idea I’d finish it and go from there. But writing it continues to be like pulling teeth with a rusty pair … Continue reading →

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The Jump, Chapter 3 — Council Bluffs

Posted on July 17, 2017 by kingmidget

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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The President’s Men

Posted on November 15, 2016 by kingmidget

Months ago, I had a dream.  The only part of the dream I remembered was this — my sister calling me and telling me she was taking the jump.  That brief memory of a dream turned into The Jump. I … Continue reading →

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The Jump

Posted on April 4, 2016 by kingmidget

There’s still a traveling show. It just doesn’t come with elephants and acrobats.  No clowns. No popcorn. Or much of anything else. There aren’t three rings either.  It’s been a long time since a circus traveled the country. It’s been … Continue reading →

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