Initially, they had tagged Elsalore as one of the ringleaders. A big female with multiple piercings, Elsalore had a penchant for throwing her considerable weight around. She showed open disdain for rank and title. And she would trumpet her strong opinions at whomever she wished. Captain Hobart, in particular, had been cowed by her on more than one occasion. When Read More
Category: Trunkated Tales
Trunkated tales demonstrate uncommon pachyderm proverbs that begin with “elephants never…” Each flash fiction tale features at least one elephant in a strikingly human situation. Most tales also occur in a world similar to our own, with the obvious exception of talking pachyderms having a prominent place in human society. Otherwise, trunkated tales create their own realities.
Flit
Our new marketing director is a ponderous individual. Heavyset and rumpled in appearance, he doesn’t project hip, lean, or flexible. His head sways slightly from side to side when he walks. He actively polishes his ivories, and he dresses in tailored, three-piece suits. The whole look lends him an air of gravitas and age. People see a lawyerly grandfather rather Read More
Forget
Bob kept his head down as he frantically packed his bag. He should have done this earlier, more casually. Now, it felt obvious. Risking a look at the clock, Bob saw 4:54. Almost there. A tap of his BlackBerry screen revealed no new emails. He had long since shut down the computer. The phone likewise remained mercifully silent. Bag packed, Read More