KaBooM62's Story Time

Presumed Safe by Karen Bremer Masuda There was a dull thud. Just a thud, no screeching of breaks, nothing but a kind of soft thud and no sounds like a gasp or a groan to elude that there was a human body involved. Not even a tiny three year old body. Even so, everyone had to have heard it because it... Sign in to see full entry.

No Strangers in Paradise by Karen Bremer Masuda The Emperor is coming! He will bring the Empress with him. For the past two years this flower park has offered its first budding plum blossom of the year to the royal couple, cut delicately and preserved immaculately sent off to them for their... Sign in to see full entry.

Mr. No-no I was at my favorite place. I guess if you go somewhere enough, and you go unaware and unintentionally, things like this can happen. Mind you, all my life nothing like this has ever happened. From the time when I was a wee teen longing for someone to ask me to dance at those silly school... Sign in to see full entry.

The Summer of my Japanese Palace by Karen Bremer Masuda There was big Toshiko san and small Toshiko san, these names had nothing to do with their standing in the hierarchy of the restaurant, but with the physical difference of their size. The hierarchy of the restaurant had everything to do with the... Sign in to see full entry.

Circle to Acceptance by Karen Bremer Masuda The swaying of the train lolled her head from side to side even though she was standing and holding on to one of the rings. She was sleepy enough to close her eyes right there, but was aware that she could go careening into one of the many people seated in... Sign in to see full entry.

Trespassing the Surf by Karen Bremer Masuda The only things that keep trains from being on time here are too much water and earthquakes. It wasn't raining and she had felt no tremors, so why was the train not coming? It just wasn't rounding that bend. Katherine paced the platform. It was the lie... Sign in to see full entry.

I'm Alright, Ore daijoubu da yo! by Karen Bremer Masuda ‘Ore daijoubu da yo,’ his voice reverberated through the air bouncing off sides of mountains. It was imperative that he get across to Misaki that he was alright. Where was she any way? Daiji didn’t see her anywhere in this massive ravine. He... Sign in to see full entry.

The Brink of Bad by Karen Bremer Masuda We came from the same part of town, where the streets are so narrow that not even a car, much less a fire truck, can get through; where just living is hazardous to your health. We were in the same classes at school, and we both went no further than junior... Sign in to see full entry.

Green and Fresh and Clean by Karen Bremer Masuda Green and fresh and clean, that is how I saw things on that cloudy morning as I took my walk. Although the clouds blanketed the sky heavily with patches of white, grey, and darker grey, the sea reflected these different shades displaying a beauty more... Sign in to see full entry.

Humberta by Karen Bremer Masuda It is a gorgeous fall afternoon. I revel in the sun which shines brightly on half the stadium. I should be relaxed, but it is the young boys running across the field; a sight to behold! And he, oh he, stands only a few feet from me cheering them on! If only I could... Sign in to see full entry.