Short stories: Inheritances

by Glory Lennon

"You know, if he hadn't died, he'd still be alive today." Wally said philosophically. Troy glanced at Jasmine and quickly looked away. She was also trying desperately not to burst out laughing. He cleared his throat, s...read more

by Captain Average

We all crowded into the attorney's office. The room was designed to hold six people comfortably. As Uncle Mike closed the door I counted heads, silently moving my lips. It was uncomfortable. Stan Sharper, attorney at la...read more

by Ina Schroders-Zeeders

"It is all about how I got this ticket to New York and why I will leave you all tomorrow! No, today!" I screamed through the dark alley between our house and the cafe next door. "It is in the letter on the table, read it!"...read more

by Tena Kight

A Playful Wink from Daddy I stood over the mound of dirt with a can of polish in hand, and tried to hide the pain reeling through my chest. I put on a fake grin and added a nervous, shallow, giggle every now and th...read more

by Connieann DelVecchio

Kayla and Suzy clasped hands as they entered the funeral parlor where their dad was laid out. There relationship with their father had been tumultuous at best. Their parents were divorced and their father dated a couple of...read more

by Michael T. Heath

THE FLUTTER INN I hung the new feeder off a high limb on the birch tree. It was just low enough to fill, and close by so we could watch the many birds I expected to attract. The stiff wire loop on top of the feeder drew...read more

by Gina Barr

FUNERARY WISDOM There were five properties left to the boy. These were not estates. Rather, property with abstract. To be cleaned and cared for by his mother. A tired woman who'd loathed the one who died. The boy...read more

by Ken Belasco

"Fun, F@$%ed up times Johnny Flamethrower." The lit cherry bobbing in the darkening air before my face flares my imagination as i inhale and make it flare. Eyes closed I remember all those who aren't here now and all th...read more

by Ann Dennis

Inheritance She sat in a seat in the lounge of the bus terminal. "Sharee, is that you?" The male voice came from over her left shoulder and she turned her head to see her cousin Randall. He picked up her suitcase, noti...read more

10 of 17

by Kechi Egonu

As I flipped through the pages of the book, I wondered why pa would decide to make this old book, a special inheritance for me. Flipping still,I realized that its content was worth more than silver or gold. It's very many ...read more

by Karen Quinn-Tostado

She tentatively picked up the phone and began to dial, listening pensively as it began to ring, counting each one and wondering what she would say if it were picked up by her brother who hated her. He was a person she defi...read more

by Lousia Ritchotte

By His Hand He Took His Life It was just another day in his life that nothing went right, he didn't feel good, had no wish to leave his home. I stopped by to say hello, asked if he needed anything at the store. He gave ...read more

by Lylia Ferguson

Here was lad of aged 17 who decided that all he had to do in life was go to university and then his life would be made. Little did he know is that is what was about to happen. Michael left his tiny home and nice family to...read more

by Zenythe Cash

As most inheritances do, mine was supposed to begin on a sad note. But it didn't. I inherited my 600,000 thousand dollars by way of an insurance company. My then boyfriend, my partner for life, was killed in a tragic on...read more

by Ronnie Jay

Last Will and Testament The intercom buzzed on Max Harper's desk, followed by his secretary's precise, business-like voice: "Mrs Harper's here for her appointment, sir. May I send her in?" "Yes, please, Jennifer," h...read more

by Naual Herbawi

HOME AT LAST It was a cloudy day when I arrived in the carriage. I was supposed to meet my mothers friend who was very sick. It's not easy to travel three hundred miles in a wagon with two horses pulling you....read more

by Mary-Anne Stewart

A Granddaughters inheritance The old woman leaned back in the armchair, gratefully allowing the back of the chair to support her frail, tired body. "Have a rest Gran, while I put the kettle on, and we'll have a cup o...read more