Head over to Every Day Fiction for "Billy Boy" today. It's quick and (relatively) pain free, promise. As always, I appreciate your comments (and vote...wink, wink).
The story was inspired by the classic folk ballad "Charming Billy" (lyrics here--you'll have to scroll down) and a (mostly) abandoned strip mall in Lawrence where my carpool used to meet. Kind of spooky looking in those empty stores.
Tim O'Brien, one of my favorite authors, wrote a story entitled "Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?" which I used to teach to sophomore level students. If you can find a copy, it's a great read.
Enjoy Thursday, and thank you for your support.
6 comments:
Aaron, what a great way to start my day! Thanks for sharing the link. The story was great, I loved the way you ended it! Gave me chills. :D
Happy writing
Hinny
Am on my way there now, sir...
5***** from me. Haunting. I don't think I'll be able to lose the image of the bruises around his eyes for hours.
I said it there, but I'll say it again: pure awesome. Like a painting that hurts, but I keep staring at it anyhow.
Thanks, Hinny.
Glad to have you back, Alan.
Cate - It's one of those I struggle to read again myself.
Katey - "Like a painting that hurts" - I want that as a book blurb some day, okay?
Awesomely creepy story! Now I'm going back to finish reading "Howard's Game" and the beginning of the story you posted this morning. You're writing faster than I'm reading lately. :)
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