New Satirical Fiction – Mussolini’s Monkey at Literally Stories. I once said I would never use the line “Mussolini loved his monkey.” I lied. Thus, my short story Mussolini’s Monkey at Literally Stories. There’s a monkey and Mussolini. Things happen. Simple.
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First, a huge shout-out to the great editors at Literally Stories. This excellent online ‘Zine has supported me since the beginning, publishing my stories since 2018. Hugh, Leila, and Diane treat me like family, and I will be forever grateful for their support and encouragement. Without further ado, mash the big button and you will be whisked away to literary land.
Of course, everyone loves a good read. Better than that is a free read. That’s right, Friends and Neighbors, Literally Stories is a free read. Show the editors some love, support an Indie Author (yours truly!), and all without forking over a dime. You can’t lose!
There is no doubt that Literally Stories is a great mix of all manner and genre of short fiction. A new story every weekday. Intrigued? You should be! Besides reading my story (yes please!) you can peruse the current LS lineup at:
What’s that you say? My grip on reality is slipping? I’m here to tell you, Neighbors, it’s sad but true. I have lost my grip. But wait, hear me out. July isn’t over yet, and already seven acceptances have graced the virtual doorstep here at Marco Etheridge Fiction. What’s more, six stories have been published this month. Add in Mussolini’s Monkey, and we’re talking seven and seven. Yikes! A record-breaking month and no doubt about it.
But enough nonsense from me, Lovely Readers! I hope you enjoy this latest bit of new satirical fiction. Meanwhile, don’t miss any upcoming stories. You can stay tuned for all the latest by following the MEF blog:
Last but not least, allow me to plug a book. What can I say? I need to pay the virtual rent and you need some summer reading. That said, how about a great collection of short stories? That’s right, folks, it’s here! Indeed, hot off the presses, Power Tools awaits your hungry reader eyes:
Power Tools
There are moments in life when having the right tool makes all the difference.
An elderly woman sets out alone on a journey into a new life. Two soldiers in a bunker share candy and memories. A widower takes on the Supreme Court with a robot. Grief is sung over the cobbled streets of Valletta. Two old heroes question their purpose. These stories tell tales of love lost and found, of the fight for justice, and the glimmering flame of hope that keeps us afloat. Unforgettable characters push back against the crushing weight of the world and shoulder the burdens they carry within. Love, laugh, dance, weep; these are the stories of Power Tools.
Marco Etheridge is a writer of fiction, an occasional playwright, and a part-time poet. He lives and writes in Vienna, Austria. His stories have been published in more than eighty reviews, journals, and magazines in Canada, Australia, the UK, and the USA. Power Tools gathers twenty-one of his best short stories into one collection. An elderly woman sets out alone on a journey into a new life. Two soldiers in a bunker share candy and memories. A widower takes on the Supreme Court with a robot. Grief is sung over the cobbled streets of Valletta. Two old heroes question their purpose. These stories tell tales of love lost and found, of the fight for justice, and the glimmering flame of hope that keeps us afloat. Unforgettable characters push back against the crushing weight of the world and shoulder the burdens they carry within. Love, laugh, dance, weep; these are the stories of Power Tools.
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Marco Etheridge
Marco Etheridge is a writer of prose, an occasional playwright, and a part-time poet. He lives and writes in Vienna, Austria. His work has been featured in over one hundred reviews and journals across Canada, Australia, the UK, and the USA. His story “Power Tools” has been nominated for Best of the Web for 2023. “Power Tools” is Marco’s latest collection of short fiction. When he isn’t crafting stories, Marco is a contributing editor for a new ‘Zine called Hotch Potch. In his other life, Marco travels the world with his lovely wife Sabine. Website: https://www.marcoetheridgefiction.com/