Roger Skrypczak

“THE WICKED WITCH OF DIRTON” by Roger Skrypczak

Submitted to Contest #277

THE WICKED WITCH OF DIRTONThe rural mail carrier had heard the stories of the witch who lived on his route. On the very first day on the job, the Postmaster warned him to be careful when delivering the mail to fire number W6666 Penny Hole Road. A retired former carrier who delivered mail to her address also warned him to watch out if she points her index finger at him. She seldom received mail, so he wouldn’t have to slow down as he passed the long dirt driveway with the old square mailbox propped up against a pile of granite rocks. He would...

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“The Legends of Maclaughlin Lake” by Roger Skrypczak

Submitted to Contest #245

As the big day approached, excitement about the pending total eclipse of the sun was building. It was early April, and several of our neighbors were heading South to get closer to the path where the moon would be directly between the Earth and the sun. That was not in my mom and stepdad’s plans, however. Nolly and Rob headed North to MacLaughlin Lake, where our family-owned cabin was located. It was time to de-winterize the cabin and get it ready for the beginning of fishing season. MacLaughlin Lake has been in the family for nearly one...

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“Roy's Monster Buck” by Roger Skrypczak

Submitted to Contest #240

Roy’s Monster Buck    The soft breeze on the back of Roy’s neck sent a chill through his entire body. It signaled the end of his hunt and an opportunity to harvest the whitetail buck of a lifetime.    Roy was an avid hunter; his weapon of choice was a compound bow and arrow. He hunted the annual Wisconsin gun deer season since he was old enough to purchase a hunting license with his dad. Roy and his dad hunted with a group of local farmers known as the Brown gang, who were famous for filling all their tags.&nbsp...

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“The Last Ride of Cole Cody” by Roger Skrypczak

Submitted to Contest #221

Cole Cody had been on the rodeo circuit for nearly ten years with very little success. He was barely able to make enough prize money to cover his expenses. But he loved the challenge and being associated with other cowboys and the women who followed them around. Cole wasn’t famous enough to have his pick of women like some of the other more successful bull and bronco riders. Although it didn’t mean he had to sleep alone every night.     His body had taken a beating and he was considering retirement when he started winning...

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“The Last Ride of Cole Cody” by Roger Skrypczak

Submitted to Contest #204

THE LAST RIDE OF COLE CODY    Cole Cody had been on the rodeo circuit for go nearly ten years with very little success. He was barely able to make enough prize money to cover his expenses. But he loved the challenge and being associated with other cowboys and the women that followed them around. Cole wasn’t famous enough to have his pick of women like some of the other more successful bull and bronco riders. Although that didn’t mean he had to sleep alone every night.     His body had taken a beating and ...

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“SWEETNESS TRUMPS BEAUTY” by Roger Skrypczak

Submitted to Contest #199

SWEETNESS TRUMPS BEAUTY      Allen Larson had just gone through a divorce and was not handling it well. He worked as a reporter for the LA Times where he met his wife. Sandra who was a gossip columnist’s assistant. She was tall, just over five feet ten inches, had long flowing blond hair, ample breasts and very shapely. She was also great in bed.       Although they both worked at the Times, they actually met at the local watering hole where many of the Times staff would gather after wor...

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“SHE TAUGHT US HOW TO READ” by Roger Skrypczak

Submitted to Contest #198

SHE TAUGHT US HOW TO READ      She only stood about five feet two inches tall, about the same size as the majority of her fifth and sixth grade students.  Well beyond retirement age and matronly, she loved teaching and watching her charges begin to understand what it meant to be able to read. She worked particularly hard in my case since I really struggled the first four years of school. She taught me the sounds of letters and the sounds they made when put together in words. Then helped me understand the ...

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“Flowers for Rebecca” by Roger Skrypczak

Submitted to Contest #191

Flowers for Rebecca      Tony drove himself to buy flowers for his wife for their 70th wedding anniversary.  This was not his normal shopping day and had to recruit the lady next door to sit with his wife while he went out to buy the flowers. Although he held a valid driver’s license, he probably should not have been behind the wheel. At age ninety-one his eyesight was not the best and his reflexes were slower than one needs to safely drive a car. Thankfully the old Buick Regal was in very good condi...

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“ELLEN'S REVENGE” by Roger Skrypczak

Revenge can be sweet, especially if one can get away with murder. Ellen vowed that she would kill the person that shot her lover. Oh, she knew very well who did it. In fact, it was someone she knew very well. She knew and even loved her from the time they were children.     Ellen remembered how cruel she could be to other people as well as pets. Although the two were inseparable as teenagers, there was the time she attacked Ellen with a steak knife, stabbing her in the arm. Luckily for Ellen the knife blade missed an art...

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