Category Archives: short story

The Locked Room

Posted on April 10, 2020 by jrizzotto0808

Who knows how long I’ve sat here in this room. The door beckons me, but I know it’s locked. My current situation can’t be easily explained. But for the sake of my sanity, I will attempt to retrace my steps. … Continue reading →

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Today She Needs to Write

Posted on September 11, 2019 by jrizzotto0808

  A short story about a short story. When I announced to my third grade class that one of my Harley stories was going to be included in an anthology coming out next month, a serious-looking girl in the second … Continue reading →

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Another perspective on “Blue Horses”

Posted on April 28, 2018 by jrizzotto0808

I’m taking a short story course at UCLA Extension with author/instructor Michael Buckley. One of our assignments was to write in the style of Franklin’s “Blue Horses.” I decided to write from Evelyn’s point of view and add some plot … Continue reading →

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Check this out

Posted on April 10, 2018 by jrizzotto0808

My short story “Angry Man” is up on Altered Realty Magazine. Check this out

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The Dragon Rider- Part Two

Posted on March 30, 2017 by jrizzotto0808

  “You’re selling your dragon?” Worley interrupted, as he caught up to Emeri and Anzel who were deep in serious conversation. His dusty grey hair hung over his widened eyes, his usual happy face darkened. “That’s no way to address … Continue reading →

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The Cave Part Six

Posted on July 28, 2016 by jrizzotto0808

As they traveled down hallways decorated with elaborate paintings of flowers, Meghan and Hardly said nothing to each other. The faery’s boots pounded on the polished wood floors, as Meghan walked silently in her slippers behind him. She held Noodles … Continue reading →

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The Cave Part Five

Posted on July 22, 2016 by jrizzotto0808

  Washed up and dressed in a green gown, Meghan was escorted to a large dining room lit by giant pine cone chandeliers. Her stomach grumbled when she smelled the platters of savory meat that the servants were passing around … Continue reading →

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The Cave Part Four

Posted on July 18, 2016 by jrizzotto0808

  Meghan and the dragon riders, cocooned by a regiment of faerie soldiers, walked directly to the Queen’s audience chamber. Her stomach still felt queasy from their portal jump. Besides the stationary portals, the faeries had field portals that could … Continue reading →

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Rain in the Mirror (A College of the Crones short story)

Posted on July 21, 2015 by jrizzotto0808

Boom! Unexpected thunder caused Yvette to jump, resulting in a black line down her cheek. “Sunne, you’ve ruined my makeup!” she shouted at her crone servant who had been carefully outlining her eyes with a black stick. “So sorry, my … Continue reading →

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