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Retired lawyer, earlier college English teacher, caregiver, lifelong Dem, follows Spurs, FCC, Wildcats, Bearcats, Knights, Bengals, Reds, writes fiction, short, flash and micro, creative non-fiction, occasional poem, see tonycovatta.com for more. 🚫hate.
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... My story for 11/14. #remorse #charity #visitthesick #othersbeforeself
Never Is a Long Time, by Tony Covatta
Mark was home from his trip: “Mindy, passing through Detroit, I couldn’t help thinking about Molly.” “Again? That’s OK, dear. You didn’t know her well. Stopping to see her wouldn’t have...
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November 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... My story for 11/14. #remorse #charity #visitthesick #othersbeforeself
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The fruit of my 45 years in the law. A little scary. Hope you enjoy it. Published 11/7/2025. Your lucky day
The fruit of my 45 years in the law. A little scary. Hope you enjoy it. Published 11/7/2025. Your lucky day
Everybody Hates Lawyers, by Tony Covatta
The next-door neighbor hit Jack and Jill with a complex boundary lawsuit. Jack hired bulldog litigator Clarence, much to Jill’s dismay: “Everybody hates lawyers, Jack. That includes me.” After...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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The fruit of my 45 years in the law. A little scary. Hope you enjoy it. Published 11/7/2025. Your lucky day
The fruit of my 45 years in the law. A little scary. Hope you enjoy it. Published 11/7/2025. Your lucky day
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Hi Everybody, Here is my full length story, "Showdowns in Wiscasset, Maine" published today, November 3, 2025 in the "Sunflowers" issue of cc&d magazine. You can read it here, or purchase a hardback copy of the whole issue on Amazon. Hope you like it.
Hi Everybody, Here is my full length story, "Showdowns in Wiscasset, Maine" published today, November 3, 2025 in the "Sunflowers" issue of cc&d magazine. You can read it here, or purchase a hardback copy of the whole issue on Amazon. Hope you like it.
Sunflowers (cc&d magazine)
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November 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Hi Everybody, Here is my full length story, "Showdowns in Wiscasset, Maine" published today, November 3, 2025 in the "Sunflowers" issue of cc&d magazine. You can read it here, or purchase a hardback copy of the whole issue on Amazon. Hope you like it.
Hi Everybody, Here is my full length story, "Showdowns in Wiscasset, Maine" published today, November 3, 2025 in the "Sunflowers" issue of cc&d magazine. You can read it here, or purchase a hardback copy of the whole issue on Amazon. Hope you like it.
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... My halloween offering in Friday Flash Fiction. Hope you enjoy it. #vampires #dracula #strongmen #authoritarianism #goodvsevil
Dracula Sleeps, by Tony Covatta
Dracula sleeps. It’s been a good Halloween. Across the globe, drones, missiles, aircraft bomb the homeless and helpless. Caribbean islands lie awash with hurricane detritus. Hungry children...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:14 PM
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... My halloween offering in Friday Flash Fiction. Hope you enjoy it. #vampires #dracula #strongmen #authoritarianism #goodvsevil
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS CINCINNATI” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS CINCINNATI · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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October 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS CINCINNATI” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... #cremation #revenge #cuckolds #adultery #twoparamours #seacruise #servedcold
My latest pre-Halloween offering. Today in FridayFlashFiction, 10/17. Hope you like it.
My latest pre-Halloween offering. Today in FridayFlashFiction, 10/17. Hope you like it.
Ashley's Ashes, A Ghost Story, by Tony Covatta
Paramours Fred and Fran took cuckolded Ashley’s ashes on a sea cruise. “Fred, Ash’s ashes seem hot. Why this flimsy cardboard box?” “Who cares? We’re ditching the old stiff. You’re too...
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October 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... #cremation #revenge #cuckolds #adultery #twoparamours #seacruise #servedcold
My latest pre-Halloween offering. Today in FridayFlashFiction, 10/17. Hope you like it.
My latest pre-Halloween offering. Today in FridayFlashFiction, 10/17. Hope you like it.
Hard to reconcile giving a peace prize to a man who reconstitutes a Department of War. When he focuses on bringing peace to the opposing sides in the current strife (largely created by him) in American life I can imagine we might like to give him a prize. #peaceprize #trump #warmonger
October 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Hard to reconcile giving a peace prize to a man who reconstitutes a Department of War. When he focuses on bringing peace to the opposing sides in the current strife (largely created by him) in American life I can imagine we might like to give him a prize. #peaceprize #trump #warmonger
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My story published 10/10/2025 at Friday Flash Fiction. Too early for Halloween? Scary enough for you?
My story published 10/10/2025 at Friday Flash Fiction. Too early for Halloween? Scary enough for you?
Haunting House, by Tony Covatta
Cute, curvy single mom Wendy asked: “Man my haunted house for the kids? We’ll have fun.” Bachelor Ben pitched right in, helping decorate and place props. Wendy, meticulous planner, tireless...
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October 10, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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My story published 10/10/2025 at Friday Flash Fiction. Too early for Halloween? Scary enough for you?
My story published 10/10/2025 at Friday Flash Fiction. Too early for Halloween? Scary enough for you?
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Check out Dr. Jane Goodall's last words, her message to the planet. It's really powerful. Regardless of your political persuasion, watch it to the end. Good words at the end for all of us. Like it or not, we are all in this together. May she rest in peace.
Check out Dr. Jane Goodall's last words, her message to the planet. It's really powerful. Regardless of your political persuasion, watch it to the end. Good words at the end for all of us. Like it or not, we are all in this together. May she rest in peace.
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October 5, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Check out Dr. Jane Goodall's last words, her message to the planet. It's really powerful. Regardless of your political persuasion, watch it to the end. Good words at the end for all of us. Like it or not, we are all in this together. May she rest in peace.
Check out Dr. Jane Goodall's last words, her message to the planet. It's really powerful. Regardless of your political persuasion, watch it to the end. Good words at the end for all of us. Like it or not, we are all in this together. May she rest in peace.
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... #families #mothersandsons #lifelessons #beauty #growingup
My latest story in Friday Flash Fiction, 9/26/25
My latest story in Friday Flash Fiction, 9/26/25
Disorder and Constant Sorrow, by Tony Covatta
“Dad died this morning.” Wesley reported to brother Nick, then declared: “I’ve always hated Mom.” “So typical,” thought Nick. “Mom sure was tough. But he can’t leave it alone. Even...
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September 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... #families #mothersandsons #lifelessons #beauty #growingup
My latest story in Friday Flash Fiction, 9/26/25
My latest story in Friday Flash Fiction, 9/26/25
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... #kismet #deathrebirth #acceptance #careforothers #loss #livingwithloss
The Condolences, by Tony Covatta
“So sorry to learn your Frances died, Gino. I just had to put Alex in care. Alzheimers.” “Thanks for your note Amanda,” he replies. “Sorry about Alex. Need help? Let’s get through this...
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September 19, 2025 at 7:40 AM
spillwords.com/the-wounded-... Here's my piece published at Spillwords.com, published today, 8/29 #immigration #freedom #liberty #diversity #inclusion #opendoor #equality
The Wounded Colossus by Tony Covatta at Spillwords.com
Spillwords.com presents: The Wounded Colossus, micro fiction by Tony Covatta, a retired English teacher, current caregiver, writer ...
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August 29, 2025 at 12:22 PM
spillwords.com/the-wounded-... Here's my piece published at Spillwords.com, published today, 8/29 #immigration #freedom #liberty #diversity #inclusion #opendoor #equality
Just heard this:
Thank you for submitting your piece titled "The Wounded Colossus."
We are excited to share the news that your work has been scheduled for publication on 8/29/25 at 12am Eastern Time (ET).
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Thank you for submitting your piece titled "The Wounded Colossus."
We are excited to share the news that your work has been scheduled for publication on 8/29/25 at 12am Eastern Time (ET).
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Spillwords - A place to spill thoughts through words. Literary press where one can read, submit and gain a door to the world through writing.
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August 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Just heard this:
Thank you for submitting your piece titled "The Wounded Colossus."
We are excited to share the news that your work has been scheduled for publication on 8/29/25 at 12am Eastern Time (ET).
You can access through the following link:
spillwords.com/the-wounded-...
Thank you for submitting your piece titled "The Wounded Colossus."
We are excited to share the news that your work has been scheduled for publication on 8/29/25 at 12am Eastern Time (ET).
You can access through the following link:
spillwords.com/the-wounded-...
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My story published in Friday Flash Fiction 8/3 for the Edinburgh Book Festival Competition. #memory #acceptance #selfactualization #movingforward #lifeafestival
#festiveviewoflife #loving
My story published in Friday Flash Fiction 8/3 for the Edinburgh Book Festival Competition. #memory #acceptance #selfactualization #movingforward #lifeafestival
#festiveviewoflife #loving
Fess Up
“Fess up.” A dark voice: “You’re a worthless piece of crap.” Black dreams pour into Roscoe’s cranium. Everything that can go wrong cloaked in fear. All that ever did boiling in stews of...
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August 5, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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My story published in Friday Flash Fiction 8/3 for the Edinburgh Book Festival Competition. #memory #acceptance #selfactualization #movingforward #lifeafestival
#festiveviewoflife #loving
My story published in Friday Flash Fiction 8/3 for the Edinburgh Book Festival Competition. #memory #acceptance #selfactualization #movingforward #lifeafestival
#festiveviewoflife #loving
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... #trials #testimony #wholetruth #nothingbutthetruth #shadylady #ruleoflaw
My story published 8/1/25.
My story published 8/1/25.
The Rules of Law, by Tony Covatta
Clarence preps his witness, Shady, for trial testimony: “You weren’t there. That’s your story. It has the added virtue of also being true.” Shady knows better--and worse: (“I’ll do what I...
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August 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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My story published 8/1/25.
My story published 8/1/25.
Hi all—My full length short story “Showdowns in Wiscasset, Maine” has been accepted for the 11/1 issue of cc&d magazine. Nope, it’s not a beach read tale or otherwise vacation related.
July 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Hi all—My full length short story “Showdowns in Wiscasset, Maine” has been accepted for the 11/1 issue of cc&d magazine. Nope, it’s not a beach read tale or otherwise vacation related.
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Here's my story, "Egg Well Peppered" published in Friday Flash Fiction on 7/18/25. #immigrants #ambition #rant #xenophopia #racehatred #americandream #tradition #parentalcare #parentalrespect
Here's my story, "Egg Well Peppered" published in Friday Flash Fiction on 7/18/25. #immigrants #ambition #rant #xenophopia #racehatred #americandream #tradition #parentalcare #parentalrespect
Eggs Well Peppered, by Tony Covatta
Gino (10) peppered his fried eggs as his dad remarked: “My father took his eggs like you. Almost black.” Gino stored this and many other facts about his hardworking grandfather, dead 20 years...
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July 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Here's my story, "Egg Well Peppered" published in Friday Flash Fiction on 7/18/25. #immigrants #ambition #rant #xenophopia #racehatred #americandream #tradition #parentalcare #parentalrespect
Here's my story, "Egg Well Peppered" published in Friday Flash Fiction on 7/18/25. #immigrants #ambition #rant #xenophopia #racehatred #americandream #tradition #parentalcare #parentalrespect
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Here's my story "Let the Dead Bury Their Dead" published 7/1 in cc&d, the non-churchy, non-religious mag. Please read it and ask yourself if this stuff is still going on. #seminary #celibacy #donttell #stillgettingawaywithit
Here's my story "Let the Dead Bury Their Dead" published 7/1 in cc&d, the non-churchy, non-religious mag. Please read it and ask yourself if this stuff is still going on. #seminary #celibacy #donttell #stillgettingawaywithit
Smokes and Dreams (cc&d magazine)
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July 2, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Here's my story "Let the Dead Bury Their Dead" published 7/1 in cc&d, the non-churchy, non-religious mag. Please read it and ask yourself if this stuff is still going on. #seminary #celibacy #donttell #stillgettingawaywithit
Here's my story "Let the Dead Bury Their Dead" published 7/1 in cc&d, the non-churchy, non-religious mag. Please read it and ask yourself if this stuff is still going on. #seminary #celibacy #donttell #stillgettingawaywithit
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... Into the Wild, by Tony Covatta - Friday Flash Fiction
Here’s my story, 6/26. #hiking #outdoors #trails #fathersandsons #AT
Here’s my story, 6/26. #hiking #outdoors #trails #fathersandsons #AT
Into the Wild, by Tony Covatta
At son Nat’s urging, Nick finally gave in, planned a week with him on the Appalachian Trail. Nick was sleeping soundly the first night out when co-eds from a nearby college overran the campground,...
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June 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Here’s my story, 6/26. #hiking #outdoors #trails #fathersandsons #AT
Here’s my story, 6/26. #hiking #outdoors #trails #fathersandsons #AT
Here's a story of mine published in Friday Flash Fiction on 6/20/25. Perhaps you will find it interesting. Hope so.
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www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... #retirement #workingconditions #bestplacestowork
It Wasn't the Money, by Tony Covatta
Nick at Mike’s retirement party: “Mike, old friend, congrats on your forty years. I always hoped you’d come to work for me.” “Nick, I enjoyed my summer clerkship for you but things just...
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June 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Here's a story of mine published in Friday Flash Fiction on 6/20/25. Perhaps you will find it interesting. Hope so.
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... #retirement #workingconditions #bestplacestowork
www.fridayflashfiction.com/100-word-sto... #retirement #workingconditions #bestplacestowork
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Here's my latest story, published in Friday Flash Fiction on 6/13. #nephewsandaunts #familyvalues #families #gerontology #helpinghands
Here's my latest story, published in Friday Flash Fiction on 6/13. #nephewsandaunts #familyvalues #families #gerontology #helpinghands
A Day Late and a Dollar Short, by Tony Covatta
Three nephews attended seldom visited Aunt Phyllis’s funeral. Ike: “Why did you come, Mike?” “Phyllis talked me into going back to school, paid my first year’s tuition. She never mentioned...
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June 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Here's my latest story, published in Friday Flash Fiction on 6/13. #nephewsandaunts #familyvalues #families #gerontology #helpinghands
Here's my latest story, published in Friday Flash Fiction on 6/13. #nephewsandaunts #familyvalues #families #gerontology #helpinghands
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Here's my story "To Thine Own Self Be True," published 5/30.25, in Friday Flash Fiction. #ambition #careers #freeadviceworthwhatyoupayforit #innervoice
Here's my story "To Thine Own Self Be True," published 5/30.25, in Friday Flash Fiction. #ambition #careers #freeadviceworthwhatyoupayforit #innervoice
To Thine Own Self Be True, by Tony Covatta
Dad asked Alex (10): “What do you want to be when you grow up?” “A lawyer!” Mom: “Alex, you never speak. You couldn’t do that.” During his twenties, preparing for a teaching career,...
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May 30, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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Here's my story "To Thine Own Self Be True," published 5/30.25, in Friday Flash Fiction. #ambition #careers #freeadviceworthwhatyoupayforit #innervoice
Here's my story "To Thine Own Self Be True," published 5/30.25, in Friday Flash Fiction. #ambition #careers #freeadviceworthwhatyoupayforit #innervoice
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This one, published 5/23/2025, was chosen story of the week, Editor's Choice, by Friday Flash Fiction. Thank you Gordon Lawrie. Most appreciated. #caregiving #immeasureables #givingnottaking #truelove
This one, published 5/23/2025, was chosen story of the week, Editor's Choice, by Friday Flash Fiction. Thank you Gordon Lawrie. Most appreciated. #caregiving #immeasureables #givingnottaking #truelove
Acceptance, by Tony Covatta
Editor's Choice
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May 23, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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This one, published 5/23/2025, was chosen story of the week, Editor's Choice, by Friday Flash Fiction. Thank you Gordon Lawrie. Most appreciated. #caregiving #immeasureables #givingnottaking #truelove
This one, published 5/23/2025, was chosen story of the week, Editor's Choice, by Friday Flash Fiction. Thank you Gordon Lawrie. Most appreciated. #caregiving #immeasureables #givingnottaking #truelove