The Abstract Art Gallery
A writing gallery created by writers from around the world. From poetry to song lyrics, from essays to entire novels and short stories.
Based on true events…
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…watched as the speaker paced back and forth pounding his message at a mesmerized audience. His voice inflection, the large screen that permitted those in the rear a clear view of his captivating body…
By Robert Scarry
Read More…house drew me into the well-rehearsed sales pitch of an experienced realtor. “The furnishings, alone are worth the asking.” I had to think about that. Why were the owners leaving all…
By Robert Scarry
Read MoreI have long wanted to…
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…hotel staff heard people screaming.
They went to room 240 and knocked.
No one came to the door to…
By Melissa Lemay
Read More…left shiny streaks as nine-year-old Gracie Price read the data sheet. The type-written page attached to the cage with duct tape, told the life story of Ziggy, the brown puppy curled up and shaking in the corner. Ziggy was from a puppy mill and when he was not adopted as were all of his litter mates, he was left at the…
By Dresdin Fear
Read More…sat wide-eyed beside his grandmother on the three-cushioned sofa. A white Labrador, showing little interest in the conversation sat at their feet while a tabby kitten struggled in an attempt to comfortably snuggle between the…
By Dresden Fear
Read MoreALERT WARNING: Violence, sex innuendo, and language not appropriate for young readers.
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…had the experience of a lifetime. The hatred I saw in Mason Haggerty’s eyes assured me this was not a game. His squint, the tight colorless lips, and the bristly rope irritating my neck were the basis for that assurance. I was perched on a wobbly stool with my heels raised to relieve the…
By Dresden Fear
Read MoreInspired by Jake
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…saw the open door. It was too much of a temptation. He bolted out into the sunshine, jumping, running, twirling in circles, and looking over his shoulder to see if anyone knew he was outside. It wasn’t the fist time he had breeched his confines, and most likely it wouldn’t be the last time. Princess, his friend who lived…
By Robert L. Scarry
Read More…was country; in fact, she was as country as it gets. Her demeanor however belied her status. As Chairman of the Biology Department her presentations often resulted in raised eyebrows and rolled eyes. Yeah, she was country; and damned proud of…
By Robert L. Scarry
Read MoreWorkplace Politics often find their own resolution.
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…heads turned toward the suddenly thrust forefinger pointing at the ceiling. The wide-eyed face with slightly gaping mouth alerted the gathering a conclusion existed. The period of mentation lasted only momentarily before Camilla…
By Robert L. Scarry
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