Archive for the ‘Short Story’ Category
On The Edge
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Image, Short Story, action, art, collage, courage, homage, humor
If hell froze over and if pigs could fly, then perhaps there would be an additional host-venue candidate for an upcoming Olympics — and Kevin Bacon and Mia Hamm could be on the US Alpine Downhill Ski Team? Until then, Lindsey Vonn, Bode Miller and all the international skiers are flying down the [...]
The Pearl Bracelet
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Short Story, flash fiction, mystery
The Pearl Bracelet
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“What do you mean,” Gwen implored, the strain obvious in her weary voice. “Who exactly is pursuing Derek … and why?”
Her voice trailed off to an exasperated whisper. The why was not so much a question, as a deep sigh of frustration. She seemed to know the answer was much too complicated to [...]
Reaper Groom - a murder mystery
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Image, Poetry, Short Story, Spoken Word, art, collage
I’ve always been fascinated by who-done-it’s and classic horror stories, so I was inspired to write this piece with a ‘retro’ gothic feel.
Keeping with the spirit of nostalgia; I also produced a spoken word reading of “Reaper Groom”, including a soundtrack, in the style of a 1930’s radio melodrama. I reprise the [...]
Friendship’s Harbor
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Short Story
Friendship’s Harbor
(scene from a mystery)
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“What do you mean Jack,” Grace inquired, the strain obvious in her weary voice. “Who exactly is going to take on Sebastian … and why?”
Her voice trailed off to an exasperated whisper. The why was not so much a question, as an exhalation of confused frustration. She seemed to know the [...]
Freedom
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Short Story
Author’s note: This is a lyrical short story, with a poetic essence. This is a retelling of a scene from a cross-country motorcycle journey I took in 1970 with my three best friends. It was prompted by my travel diary, kept during this trip. Ironically this adventure began in Cincinnati, Ohio, [...]
