Category: Micro Fiction

My original stories, written my way, some not as long. Enjoy.

Google Talking, a 50-word story

  “What’s up G?” The Echo Dot whispered to Google Home in a quiet room. “Dot, don’t call me that” protested Home, her patience running thin. “OK Google, replied Dot. “What now?” asked Home. “Your wake word,” explained Dot. “It’s Hey Google,” insisted Home. “I didn’t understand the question,” complained Dot.   Copyright © 2018 Darnell Cureton. All Rights Reserved.…

If Vincent Used A Dating APP

  This is my contribution to the WRITERS WEEKEND! My short story character, Vincent Donati, has been separated from his wife of 15 years for 2 months. He plays a song by his favorite artist, Zac Brown Band. The song ‘Goodbye in her eyes’ depresses him so he decides in a drunken state that he should date again. He installs…

Vincent (series) Disinformation

 Disinformation – Vincent saw it as a good sign that he was moved from the ICU unit to a patient room. He overheard chatty nurses outside his door blabbing that he was recovering well. This was news Dr. Chadman hadn’t yet discussed with him but he figured it was on the agenda for their next meeting. ‘I should get the…