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April 29, 2020
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The Deep End of the Eyes

By Harman A. Hoetink April 29, 2020

I’ve been reading Chekhov lately, and I couldn’t resist sprin­kling a little of him into this new story about love, passion, loss and almond croissants.

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It’s Time to Take the Enchantment out of Disenchantment

The modern world has delivered great progress, but a fierce price. That, in a nutshell, is the story of disen­chantment. It’s neither truthful nor helpful. 

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The Charcoal Satrap

A new Snap Fiction story for your enjoyment! Or maybe it’s more of a prose poem. The bird knows.

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Poetry

Ode to the Setting Sun (A Valediction)

Hark, a sonnet! How old-school and yet contem­porary… This one mixes Italian and English elements. Enjoy!

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A New Twist to an Old Game

How do you play by the rules when no one knows what the rules are?

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The Very Best Gift

Here’s a little Yuletide snap fiction story to celebrate the holiday season. I hope you enjoy it!

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Waiting for Ignition

A new short story in the “Snap Fiction” series. Meet Petra, her dog-like moment, and a matter of knowing when enough is enough. Enjoy!

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    Harman Hoetink is many things—father, son, husband, friend and writer by day; mostly asleep by night. He likes to enjoy a cup of tea as he happily ponders the immortality of the crab.

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