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MANGOS IN THE EVENING: A Short Story by Evelyn Arvey
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MANGOS IN THE EVENING: A Short Story by Evelyn Arvey

Posted on January 31, 2020February 11, 2020 by Books 'N Pieces

Cameron requested homemade pizza for her going-away party. She told me she wanted “thick chewy crusts with a ton of toppings”, and that’s why seventeen…

TO SEE THAT LOOK AGAIN: A short story by Joe Giordano
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TO SEE THAT LOOK AGAIN: A short story by Joe Giordano

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Books 'N Pieces

To See that Look Again by Joe Giordano I sold my car and gave my suits to charity. Olympic Airlines had a stand-by ticket available,…

ROSE OF THE SEA: A Short Story by Kat Devitt
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ROSE OF THE SEA: A Short Story by Kat Devitt

Posted on September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 by Books 'N Pieces

Rose of the Sea by Kat Devitt I smelled roses on the wind, blown through a sea of memory. I shall come… I shall come……

Lost Pet Found Please Call: A short story by D.W. Davis
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Lost Pet Found Please Call: A short story by D.W. Davis

Posted on August 20, 2019August 21, 2019 by Books 'N Pieces

Lost Pet Found Please Call by D.W. Davis Taylor saw the poster on the telephone pole and knew immediately what had been missing from his…

Fifteen Seconds: A short story by Linda Juliano
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Fifteen Seconds: A short story by Linda Juliano

Posted on August 19, 2019August 21, 2019 by Books 'N Pieces

Fifteen Seconds by Linda Juliano Leia kicked the knife away from the body before running out of the alley, rounding the corner and barreling into…

If Walls Could Talk: A short story by Lisa Post
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If Walls Could Talk: A short story by Lisa Post

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019 by Books 'N Pieces

If Walls Could Talk by Lisa Post Part 1: Sometimes, You Can’t Get a Foot from Shore The Hired Help You run your hand along…

High Kill Shelter: A short story by Steve Passey
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High Kill Shelter: A short story by Steve Passey

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019 by Books 'N Pieces

High Kill Shelter: A short story by Steve Passey Every Saturday morning an autistic girl walks past the shelter wearing noise-cancelling headphones and dark sunglasses.…

Leopold Kelly Magic Box: A short story by John Turner
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Leopold Kelly Magic Box: A short story by John Turner

Posted on July 1, 2019July 12, 2019 by Books 'N Pieces

LEOPOLD KELLY’S MAGIC BOX by John Turner I knew there was trouble the moment I saw the faded green truck pull up alongside me. My…

Jellyfish Fever: A Short Story by Avra Margariti ?
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Jellyfish Fever: A Short Story by Avra Margariti ?

Posted on May 23, 2019May 26, 2019 by Books 'N Pieces

“Mama is dead,” Trixie says as if she’s talking about the weather. Liza’s body has been down at the morgue for three days, so I…

Shades of the Season: A Short Story by Eddie Generous
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Shades of the Season: A Short Story by Eddie Generous

Posted on April 23, 2019April 23, 2019 by Books 'N Pieces

Birds squawk an inconsistent rhythm and frosty leaves rustle background vocals in the breeze. It’s the first morning of a week off work and Bernhard…

Martin: A Short Story by Luke Orlando
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Martin: A Short Story by Luke Orlando

Posted on February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 by Books 'N Pieces

There’s a cold wind coming in from the North; there’s always a cold wind when Martin comes by. I can feel it in the bones…

The Monsters of Eden: A Short Story by Salvatore Difalco
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The Monsters of Eden: A Short Story by Salvatore Difalco

Posted on December 15, 2018December 15, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

Wulfstan followed Margot into the misted atrium. Ferns and leafy plants made a rain forest impression. Hidden speakers pumped out soothing atonal music. A few…

The Goodbye Man: A Short Story by Jay Seate
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The Goodbye Man: A Short Story by Jay Seate

Posted on December 14, 2018December 16, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

“Life asked Death, ‘Why do people love me, but hate you?’ Death responded, ‘Because you are a beautiful lie, and I am a painful truth.’…

Other Bad Habits: A Short Story by Sue Ellen Herring
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Other Bad Habits: A Short Story by Sue Ellen Herring

Posted on December 14, 2018December 14, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

Shaun holds the door for me, but Joey shoves ahead, pulling cigarette and lighter from somewhere. I give him a look, but he lights up…

A Short Story by Mark Towse: Hugh’s Friend
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A Short Story by Mark Towse: Hugh’s Friend

Posted on September 22, 2018September 22, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

When I speak to my friends we often joke and reminisce about the imaginary friends we used to have as kids, sometimes we would play…

A Short Story by Pat Tompkins: Among the Briars
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A Short Story by Pat Tompkins: Among the Briars

Posted on August 3, 2018September 24, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

Tantalizing once described how I felt about blackberries. The wild bushes, heavy with fruit, were a gift of summer. But I’ve lost my taste for…

A Short Story by Gary Hoffman: Pressure
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A Short Story by Gary Hoffman: Pressure

Posted on July 20, 2018September 20, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

SHORT STORY: Pressure by Gary Hoffman [appeared first in Books ‘N Pieces Magazine, July 2017 issue]   He knew hoping wasn’t going to save him,…

A Short Story by Peter Ford: The Diner
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A Short Story by Peter Ford: The Diner

Posted on July 19, 2018September 20, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

Short Story: The Diner by Peter Ford [First appeared Books ‘N Pieces Magazine, December 2017 issue] Harry Pinder was a chef like no other. He…

A Short Story by Jonathan deBurca Butler: To Hell With Descartes
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A Short Story by Jonathan deBurca Butler: To Hell With Descartes

Posted on July 19, 2018September 20, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

SHORT STORY: To Hell with Descartes by Jonathan deBurca Butler [First printed Books ‘N Pieces Magazine, December 2017] “See that girl there?” asked Jedebiah Smallman.…

Writers-Submit Your Stories
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Writers-Submit Your Stories

Posted on February 6, 2018August 10, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

BNP Magazine is accepting short stories for possible publication in Books ‘N Pieces Magazine. Payment on publication. Click the SUBMIT tab for more information.

BOOK REVIEW:

BOOK REVIEW:

"Distant Rumors" by William Gensburger. Reviewed by Jill Hedgecock, The Diablo Gazette - click HERE to read or click image to BUY.)

“With his ability to transform the commonplace into the extraordinary, Gensburger delivers a sophisticated collection that will stay with the reader for long.”
~The Prairies Book Review

“William’s short stories are spectacular.  The writing is excellent and the stories move at just the right pace. The characters are weird and wonderful.  It was a pleasure to read and I enjoyed this book very much.” - Allison Rose

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