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The Soldier, that’s what my wife called me. It was the day that I was drafted into the army. She was joking around at the time and trying to make light out of what was a very serious affair. I joked around with her too. It helped us to ease the tension. I’’m the last…
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“Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turn’d, Nor hell a fury like a woman scorn’d.” I’m not a very good-looking guy. And I have as a friend — my best friend — a guy that is extremely handsome. I’ve known him since High School. When he’s around, no girl even notices me. They…
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New York City, it’s so nice and peaceful. Don’t get me wrong. That won’t last. In a couple of hours, it will be packed with people. Not only with people that live and work in New York, but with plenty of tourists. But right now… it’s nice and quiet. Have you ever seen the movie…
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Does time really heal all wounds? Or does it just prolong the agony? For me… I never really experienced that healing process. The pain subsided somewhat… but it was still there. Lurking underneath the surface. And with the slightest provocation… I would lash out. It was the beast in me. I couldn’t control it. I…
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Not seeing a storm coming is not a deterrent. And ignorance is not really bliss. The storm still advances. The gang members came right to our front door. There were ten of them and they all had golf clubs. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Golf clubs. And all of this because of a…
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Isn’t it strange how life happens? The way it unfolds. Mice and men making plans that never materialize. That is the one consistent thing in a world of inconsistencies. The one certainty, in an uncertain world. Shattered dreams and plans littering the highway of one’s hopes. That you can count on. How does one become…
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In life, some things you just have to lose along the way. Is it justified? Is it smart? I don’t know. It just happens. How does one become a killer? How does one become a hit man for the mob? How does one go against all the norms in a society, and embrace that which…
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Manhattan, the land of milk and money. That’s the place to be. A magnet for people with hopes and dreams bigger than New York’s skyscrapers. A magnet for people all over the world that are willing to test the boundaries of morality and decency in their pursuit of the Almighty Dollar. The City is a…
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Welcome to WordPress! This is your first post. Edit or delete it to take the first step in your blogging journey. Hi, I’m a writer that writes books and also short stories. The Christmas Tree series are thrilling holiday adventures filled with magic, mystery, and historical wonders. Margaret and her best friend Billy embark on…
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I also write Christmas Holiday books. You can read free samples at Amazon.com https://shorturl.at/s1zFa https://shorturl.at/80lLk
Fictional stories by John Saccone 