A review of Pitfall from Terry Kirk. Reviewer Mitch Toews, hosted Ms. Kirk’s launch during Plume Winnipeg’s annual literary festival.
Review of Pitfall by Terry Kirk
Tag: story
Old Man at the Cafe
An old man sits at a cafe never touching his beer. An American sits down next to him. They observe each other, believing themselves superior.
The True Story
A critical view of the popular “nonfiction” essay type, magazines and places where it appears, and the book version known as the long walk.
The Line in the Lake
Two strangers find themselves on opposite sides of an invisible line which unexpectedly guides them to a fortuitous future reunion.
The Marionettist
When playing with dolls gets serious.
Deja Vieux
Martin rescues his mother from her fake armed robberies of bars, while facing down his delusions of huge black crows with metallic talons.
Bootsy
Bootsy is about a whimsical cat who can predict the future, often with disturbing conclusions. Based on true events.
A Lover’s Vengeance
A sequel to ‘The Devil Made us do it,’ published in Literary Heist. This pirate tale takes place about 75 years later.
Sanctuary
CCTV cameras were in Wren’s lapartment, one of hundreds observing the brain injured residents of the Michigan Semi-Independent Living Center.
The Cage
Two men in cages discuss the same conversation they’ve had for years while recognizing nothing will change for them. They are powerless.
Flash Fiction
What is flash fiction? A brief history and guide to current trends.
Mississippi Prisoners Tell Their Stories
A review of Unit 29: Writing from Parchman Prison.
Shade Tree Diplomacy
Life is conflict. While we think we know how we’d act as we watch someone else in a dispute, when it’s us we may not be quite so sure.
The Benefit of a Bad Beginning
A bad start in life gives the good things that finally come a rare preciousness.
Our Matchmaker was an Autonomous Car
Unlikely lovers confront technology leading to unexpected consequences within the “City by the Bay.”
Fortuna on Holiday
Lana fears the odds are against pulling off one more criminal caper. The brash Tito seductively convinces her that she’s being superstitious.
George Turns Back
George cannot remove his costume after a party. His actions cancel the future.