Story Details
Categories Fantasy Magical Realism
Hank lives in a bothy built out of clay, pine needles from an old Christmas tree, and Q-tips. He doesn’t complain about wanting more, and is happy for what he has. “If I spend my life pining o’er the things I want and ne’er appreciate the things I have, then my life is spent with the constant grieving of fulfillment,” he tells me.
Author Details
W. T. Paterson is a three-time Pushcart Prize nominee, holds an MFA in Fiction Writing from the University of New Hampshire, and is a graduate of Second City Chicago. His work has appeared in over 90 publications worldwide including The Saturday Evening Post, The Forge Literary Magazine, The Dalhousie Review, Brilliant Flash Fiction, and Fresh Ink. A semi-finalist in the Aura Estra short story contest, his work has also received notable accolades from Lycan Valley, North 2 South Press, and Lumberloft. He spends most nights prying open his dog's mouth and saying, "What are you chewing?! Where did you find that?!" Visit his website at www.wtpaterson.com.
The Teeny-Tiny Scotsman Who Lives on my Dresser, by W.T. Paterson
Author Details
W. T. Paterson is a three-time Pushcart Prize nominee, holds an MFA in Fiction Writing from the University of New Hampshire, and is a graduate of Second City Chicago. His work has appeared in over 90 publications worldwide including The Saturday Evening Post, The Forge Literary Magazine, The Dalhousie Review, Brilliant Flash Fiction, and Fresh Ink. A semi-finalist in the Aura Estra short story contest, his work has also received notable accolades from Lycan Valley, North 2 South Press, and Lumberloft. He spends most nights prying open his dog's mouth and saying, "What are you chewing?! Where did you find that?!" Visit his website at www.wtpaterson.com.
