“In transactions involving haunted real estate, the rule is not only caveat emptor but also caveat venditor.”
The looming presidential election is shaping up as a combination fiasco and tragedy of such staggering proportions, the only thing we can do is laugh. So in a desperate act of escapism, I wrote a satirical flash fiction piece entitled “Whisper Listing.” It’s featured in the latest issue of Bewildering Stories. Here’s hoping it provides a bit of comic relief to our ongoing political agony.
(In real estate, a “whisper listing” is a house for sale in a market restricted to a select group of potential buyers. Celebrities often use them to avoid publicity.)
* Be sure to check out Challenge 680 linked at the end of my story!
Mike,
I absolutely loved, “Whisper Listing.” Good job. For a flash fiction piece, you painted a clear picture. The characters were spot-on.
Keep ‘em coming.
Lookin’ forward, Ben A. Sharpton 678 777-5660 (C)
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Thank you, Ben!
Loved the story!
M.L. Kappa,
I appreciate that.
Wonderful concept and a sharp punch-line!
Thank you very much!
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For this week’s blog, I’ll direct you to this great story by M.C. Tuggle. Check it out.
Excellent punchline 😀
Great story!
eths,
Thank you! It was fun to write.
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I probably should save this for Halloween. It’s a delightful story with a surprising end. ~ Connie