The Thirteen Faces of Ruth Tarver
The Thirteen Faces of Ruth Tarver - Introduction and Table of Contents
I'm publishing a unique story on Dynamic Creed about a woman named Ruth Tarver. If you're the proper story type, you may need a couple aspirins. Otherwise, remember that it's fresh and fun and serious. We can all learn from Ruth. Warning: contains contradictions, upsets professors. #Writing #Fiction
12.03.2026 00:19
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Here's a piece that came our way recently that I really love.
11.03.2026 17:40
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Short answer: no.
07.03.2026 17:32
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Welcome to Dog Throat Journal
Flash and micro fiction that howls at that damn trash truck
Hey did you know we have a Substack page in addition to our main web site? Maybe a little crazy because I'm up to my armpits in things to do, but it's fun putting some of your work up there in order to reach more people. Zappity.
04.03.2026 01:44
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Endings by Roy N. Mason
Mourning of moments forever gone... Endings by Roy N. Mason
Up today, new work from Roy N. Mason who asks if these things are wonderful days of your life, or mourning of moments forever gone.
03.03.2026 14:50
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How Walls Became Hills and They Suffered
The Thirteen Faces of Ruth Tarver. Part 7 of 13 short parts.
The Thirteen Faces of Ruth Tarver, part 7 of 13 short parts is up. Ruth and the Russian poet get out of prison by the west gate, and start to organize the insurrection. Fun. #Writing #WritingCommunity #Fiction
03.03.2026 14:45
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This is one of the most beautiful and whacked weird in a good way stories I've read in a long time. Take a look.
03.03.2026 14:37
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Been offline for a few days, but indeed! Great piece.
26.02.2026 19:10
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"donβt go and start blowing your payload quite yet"... but go forth and click to read.
20.02.2026 15:50
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Here's the latest work over at my sister's place, Dog Throat Journal. Forward into the clock mind. #fiction #flash #stay #blessed
18.02.2026 23:32
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Well, I see I'm not the only one who's noticed this. And alas, I'm not the snarky pop culture type (because I can't stand pop culture), and not into obnoxious quips.
So I hang here, watch the inanity flow for a few minutes, before I log off and go do something productive. Cheers.
14.02.2026 03:58
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The Company of Widows by Grace Mattern
My desk is slick with memory.. The Company of Widows by Grace Mattern
Over here at Dog Throat Journal HQ, we have new work from Grace Mattern. Weird and wonderful and poignant
"She uncoils a story: the ER, clotted lungs, groceries she abandoned, premeasured needles...."
#flash #fiction #writing
dogthroat.com/post/the-com...
11.02.2026 16:28
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Gracious Gloriousπ€Gratitude
When you are GRATEFUL for simple and ordinary things in life. Great things ease into your life unexpectedly.
#GRATITUDE #GRATEFUL
#InspirationalQuotes #Quote
#Quotes #Inspiring #Positive
#Positivity #Uplifting
09.02.2026 04:32
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No Attachment by Dolo Diaz
The god of the machine rebukes in his own language... No Attachment by Dolo Diaz
New work up today, No Attachment
"Enough to crack the shell of the machine, to reattach an umbilical cord." - Dolo Diaz
dogthroat.com/post/no-atta...
05.02.2026 22:30
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A Beautiful Long Line of Shovels
The Thirteen Faces of Ruth Tarver. Part 3 of 13 short parts.
Part 3 (of 13 short parts) of The Thirteen Faces of Ruth Tarver is here, or over there somewhere.
I had only one rule when I wrote all of this:
1. Donβt worry about the rules.
and
2. Donβt worry about contradicting yourself.
Now go forth and multiply.
03.02.2026 17:26
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I saw a reference to an article about the "proper" way to construct a narrative.
Ouch. That seems so squarespace. Do it your way.
And stay blessed.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #fiction
28.01.2026 19:18
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The Thirteen Faces of Ruth Tarver
The Thirteen Faces of Ruth Tarver - Table of Contents
The start of my first serial. Ruth Tarver and the Russian poet confront adventure, betrayal, revenge, corruption, and prison. They embrace love, smack bad guys with shovels, and refuse to fear the private men.
A lot of fun, but it does make the professors over on B Street seethe.
#writing #fiction
26.01.2026 19:08
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One again I #slip on my doubts when, dressed in blackness, they insist to take me to a backyard boneyard for the crime of loving the wrong parts of humanity, like those who plead insanity before breakfast, and those who think dogs make better companions than humans. #vss365
24.01.2026 17:54
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Taken by Madison Lee Patterson
She stood in her barren home... Taken by Madison Lee Patterson
Today is Thursday is some parts of the world, and we have a new short fiction piece by Madison Lee Patterson.
"His body was ropey and pale, eyes desperate...."
dogthroat.com/post/taken-b...
22.01.2026 17:33
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I'm with you...
21.01.2026 13:40
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"There is so little time to teach you about the wild. I still have to show you how to grin, for the world. How to make it obey, how to remove it from its axis and bounce it the July street. Slap it, balance it, make it only spin for you." - Kristen Reece mrbullbull.com/newbull/flas...
21.01.2026 13:13
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Dog Throat Journal nominations for Best Small Fictions, 2025. Greg Lemon, Rachael Savage, Hayley Phillips, Salvatore Difalco, Barlow Crassmont
Hello! We're very pleased to announce our nominations (in reverse alphabetical order by title) for Best Small Fictions/2025 Greg Lemon, @rachelsavagewrites.bsky.social, @hayleym29.bsky.social, Salvatore Difalco, Barlow Crassmont. Many thanks to all!
16.01.2026 19:14
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Well... I've finished the nominations for 2025 Best Small Fictions, and will get the details out soon. Thanks everybody! More info soon.
14.01.2026 17:14
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Oh, we have a lovely piece from @bigjosh84.bsky.social - zowza..
06.01.2026 21:10
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Okay! Listing of the day. Thanks @duotrope.com !
And subs are open. Come on down with your flash and micro. Looking forward to reading your work!
05.01.2026 13:40
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...but that part is fabled for sure. Land is land, and all the highways lead to violence. - From The Silence of Consent
#SundaySnips #WritingCommunity
04.01.2026 20:18
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They say Florida tides carry grief out to sea and splash your feet with a renewed confidence in the goodness of all things. They say the evening breeze pushes your soiled optimism through the water until all your pain is rinsed. Itβs too close to the edge of the country for episodes, they say, but..
04.01.2026 20:14
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Heart Attack by William Kitcher
The wife slams her coffee cup down and heads for the front door... Heart Attack by William Kitcher
I admit I am a social media stumblebum so if I already posted this one, please forgive and allow me to pull from the archives a piece for your enjoyment, then meet me after work for a whiskeybeer.
dogthroat.com/post/heart-a...
04.01.2026 02:32
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Two Micro Fictions by Julia Ross
It wasn't the rising that got to us.... Two Micro Fictions by Julia Ross
"It wasn't the rising that got to us. Tall and lanky, he walked with a lurch even before he died the first time."
New work by @tachment.bsky.social today. Check it out and enjoy. Thank you Julia!
dogthroat.com/post/two-mic...
16.12.2025 19:08
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