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#quikfic 102

Posted on May 23, 2014May 22, 2014 by bryon

“I’ve killed my wife,” he said. “We can be together.” She pulled out her badge. “Bad thing to say when you’re dating a cop.”

Posted in #quikfic Tagged #quikfic, badge, cheating, dating, karma, marriage, murder

#quikfic 101

Posted on May 16, 2014May 12, 2014 by bryon

“You actors should be more careful what you wish for when you’re performing.” “I always wanted applause, Doctor, not the clap.”

Posted in #quikfic Tagged #quikfic, actor, applause, clap, doctor, perform, venerial disease

#quikfic 100

Posted on May 9, 2014May 5, 2014 by bryon

Fred checked carefully so he didn’t take home his mistress’ long red hairs on his suit for Kate to see. But Kate’s lover was bald.

Posted in #quikfic Tagged #quikfic, adultery, bald, hair, lover, mistress

#quikfic 99

Posted on May 2, 2014April 26, 2014 by bryon

As the cowboys moved their herd of cattle north, they met up with a lone Indian. Al said, “How.” The Indian shook his head: “Why?”

Posted in #quikfic Tagged #quikfic, cattle, cowboy, history, Indian, plains

#quikfic 98

Posted on April 25, 2014April 20, 2014 by bryon

Sam turned the book’s pages with his thumb. He read on, knowing he’d never finish. The executioner was about to throw the switch.

Posted in #quikfic Tagged #quikfic, book, death, electric chair, execution, reading

#quikfic 97

Posted on April 18, 2014April 14, 2014 by bryon

The senator’s reply: “Your present level of financial support entitles you to only this form letter acknowledging your concerns.”

Posted in #quikfic Tagged #quikfic, bribe, democracy, financial support, form letter, government, senator

#quikfic 96

Posted on April 11, 2014April 8, 2014 by bryon

“But you’re a fireman! Firemen always get cats out of trees.” Ralph grudgingly began to climb to get the cat. “Thank you, Daddy!”

Posted in #quikfic Tagged #quikfic, cat, family, fireman, rescue, tree

#quikfic 95

Posted on April 4, 2014March 31, 2014 by bryon

He buried his wife then lay in his own grave and shot himself. A note on the cabin door asked anyone to please fill in the hole.

Posted in #quikfic Tagged #quikfic, burial, cabin, death, door, grave, note, suicide

#quikfic 94

Posted on March 28, 2014March 24, 2014 by bryon

The bank robber left behind a fortune cookie. The fortune said: “Having money like eating Chinese food: always hungry for more.”

Posted in #quikfic Tagged #quikfic, bank, Chinese food, fortune cookie, greed, robbery

#quikfic 93

Posted on March 21, 2014March 17, 2014 by bryon

She had wanted out for years, but we had been good once. I still wasn’t ready to give up on us. The basement door stayed locked.

Posted in #quikfic Tagged #quikfic, divorce, hostage, marriage, perseverance
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