500 Ironic Stories

After moving to the Pacific Northwest, a visit from a college friend changes a young man's perspective on the weather and his surroundings. Fiction short story with text and audio. The post Change in Seasons appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

Will a hand written resume help during a first job interview (audition) at the rough and tumble Big Rock Trading Post in New Mexico? Fiction short story with text and audio. The post Big Rock Audition appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

When a new San Diego homeowner discovers what looks like a new Dr. Seuss manuscript, has she really uncovered a conspiracy? Fiction short story with text and audio. The post An Unloosed Seuss? appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

After using Facebook ads to collect books for her students, a Texas teacher loses out on promised ad credits. She writes a letter to headquarters for help. Fiction short story with text and audio. The post Dear Facebook appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

During a first visit to a UC Santa Barbara basketball game, a graduate student from Bangladesh gets caught throwing tortillas on the court. Fiction short story with text and audio. The post Tortilla Basketball appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

Modern update to O. Henry's Gift of the Magi love story. A newly married couple make ironic sacrifices on Valentine's Day. Fiction short story with text and audio. The post Sappy Modern Love Story appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

After landing at SEATAC airport near Seattle, two friends drive around with Siri's navigation help. They discover Siri needs a supervisor. Fiction short story with text and audio. The post Siri Don’t Take the Wheel appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

Walking onto a stage for a church talent contest, a shy kid tries his hand at standup comedy. A surprise star in the making. Fiction short story with text and audio. The post A Star is Hatched appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

Two lost hikers refuse to answer a call from rescuers because they don't recognize the number. Will they answer a number unknown? Fiction short story based on real incident. Text and audio. The post Help Number Unknown appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

A country girl gets overlooked during a dream date to a County Fair. Then her strong armed talents catch all eyes on the midway. Fiction short story with text and audio. The post Strong Armed Date appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

After training for a sprint, a man returns to his Oklahoma roots for an annual race. He ends up chasing the aging town champion. Fiction short story with text and audio. The post Chasing Rocky appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

Caltech students attempt a Pasadena Rose Parade prank but the results are not as epic as planned. Fiction short story with text and audio. The post Raining on the Rose Parade appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

The office cheapskate misses out when his penny counting backfires spectacularly during an office lunch. Fiction short story with text and audio. The post Ebenezer Lunch appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

After moving into a South Carolina neighborhood, a woman feels ambushed when asked to exchange Christmas Cookies. Then she realizes what the cookies are for. Fiction short story with text and audio. The post Christmas Cookie Exchange appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

A Wisconsin college student brings a creative gift to a holiday gift swap party. The gift ends up in some unexpected hands. Fiction short story with text and audio. The post Goldfish Gift Swap appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

A young father awkwardly realizes his Top Gun costume is entirely wrong for what he thinks is career day at his child's class. Fiction short story with text and audio. The post Top Gun Dad appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

A freezing early morning wait in line on Black Friday does not go as planned when the doors to the store open. Fiction short story with text and audio. The post Black Friday Fails appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

A Mississippi hair stylist meets a new client who happens to be related to an old client. Each client tells the same Thanksgiving story from very different perspectives. Fiction short story with text and audio. The post Thanksgiving Salon appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

After seeing the blue porches in Key West, a woman from Indiana decides to paint her porch. She is soon in a struggle with some insect visitors. Fiction short story with text and audio. The post The Science of Purple Porches appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

A previous fib about dating Cindy Crawford in his younger days comes back to haunt a husband during his birthday dinner in New York. Fictional short story with text and audio. The post Dating Cindy Crawford appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

A family of isolated nomads living on the salt flats, surrounded by saltwater, are visited by a couple and their dog. Something has to change in their lonely world. Fictional short story with text and audio The post Saltwater Starlight Dog appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

Attempts to trick kids into giving up Halloween candy using a Sorting Hat, Harry Potter, and Slytherin House membership produce mixed results. Fictional short story with text and audio. The post Slytherin Halloween appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

A trip to a Halloween pumpkin patch and corn maze highlights the navigational skills of some visitors and creates desperation for others. Fictional short story with text and audio. The post Pumpkin Patch Skills appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

A trip to Disneyworld on the opening weekend of the new Smugglers Run ride creates an ironic situation when a real life smuggling operation unfolds. Fictional short story with text and audio. The post Weekend Smugglers Run appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .

A daredevil pilot takes his new son-in-law on the ride of his life, even landing on a road for a hitchhiker. Set in southern Arizona, land of Javelina. Fictional short story with text and audio. The post Javelina Airlines appeared first on 500 Ironic Stories .