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Today's Ten Word Tale: No Words

No Words by Belinda Roddie I wanted to tell her everything. But my lips froze.

Today's Ten Word Tale: Ticking Clock

Ticking Clock by Belinda Roddie Doctor Fitzwilliam had only twenty seconds to defuse the bomb.  

Saturday's Storyteller: "The candy corn was alive. And it was most offended that I don't like candy corn."

by Belinda Roddie The candy corn was alive. And it was most offended that I don't like candy corn. I tried to tell it it tasted like day-old earwax, but it was just not having it, bro. "'Ey, fuck you, dawg," it said to me. "Fuck you. But also, fuck you. And finally, fuck you. Do you know who I am, bitch?" "...a poor excuse for Halloween candy?" " Fuck you." "Look, there are plenty of others that are happy to eat candy corn. I just think it's worse than licking a cat's asshole." "Oh, yeah? You like licking cat's assholes, buddy? Is that what you're sayin'?" "N-no. I used it as a negative alternative." "'Ey, fuck you! Cat asshole licker! Horny pervert cat asshole licking biiiiitch!" "Damn, dude," I said. "What made you such a potty mouth?" "Bitches like you, bro!" "Okay, besides me," I groaned. The candy corn thought about it before respo...

Today's Ten Word Tale: Full Moon Fuzz

Full Moon Fuzz by Belinda Roddie Don't call me the Wolfman. I just hate shaving, okay?

Tonight's Poet Corner: Introspection

Another week down. And what a week it was. I observed Yom Kippur. I started rebuilding the Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) at the school I work at. I finished my latest full-act play. I collaborated with a SPED teacher to run two PD sessions about adolescent psychology and building healthy social/emotional habits - that was pretty awesome. I participated in an open mic night with OK Zoomer. Arden and I are still house hunting. OK Zoomer's Board of Directors is having its first official meeting on Sunday. I'm building up my costume arsenal because I'm a nerd. I'm already planning to write another short play for funsies. I have lots of grading to do. Also, Trump has COVID-19. California is on fire again. It's Halloween time. How are y'all holding up? Have a great night and a great weekend, everyone.

Freeform Friday: Blacklist

Blacklist by Belinda Roddie Allow me to tell the following people I used to love to go fuck themselves: Fuck you, J.K. Rowling. Fuck you, John Cleese. Fuck you, Robbie Coltrane. Fuck you, Eddie Redmayne. I want none of your transphobic nonsense. Who's next, assholes?

Today's Ten Word Tale: Gentlespirit

Gentlespirit by Belinda Roddie The ghost didn't appreciate being called spooky - "I'm quite demure!"