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The Same Name | A Short Story

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Danny and Marcus share baseball cards, conversation, and friendship in 1973. Then one encounter forces Danny to see an uglier side of the adult world. Continue reading →

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Stories Demand Sacrifice | A Short Story

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Steve Michaels is a struggling writer surrounded by failed ideas and discarded characters. But when those characters decide they have had enough of literary limbo, the price of finishing a story becomes frighteningly literal. Continue reading →

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Hydration Depends on the Mood (and the Meeting)

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

What’s my favorite drink? That depends. If I’m melting in Florida heat, it’s Glacier Cherry (which is somehow white). If I’m teaching, it’s a giganto Wawa concoction. If I’m reflective at my desk… well, that answer comes in amber. Context matters—even in a cup. Continue reading →

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An Update On an Old Fable — (Emperors, Clothes and Misplaced Priorities)…

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

After one emperor fled in shame, the kingdom hoped for wiser leadership—but found something far more dangerous. The new ruler listened without hearing, spoke without saying anything, and busied himself with appearances while his people went unheard. As trusted voices were ignored and flatterers gained influence, the kingdom did not fall all at once—it slowly faded, as its best and brightest quietly slipped away. Continue reading →

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