Category Archives: Fiction & Short Stories

Short fiction, story excerpts, fictional narratives, and writing about William Eric Waters’s fiction and short-story work.

What Customers Are Saying About Conundrums

Posted on July 23, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Customer Reviews of Conundrums

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What Parts of Ourselves Are Worth Protecting at Any Cost? β€” The Conundrums Quotation Project β€” CQ-004

Posted on July 8, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Loss can occur suddenly or subtly, often going unnoticed for years. Innocence fades gradually through life’s challenges, prompting reflection on the soul’s essence. The importance lies in recognizing and protecting our true selves amidst external demands. This excerpt invites contemplation on what is truly worth safeguarding. Continue reading →

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Short Stories that Challenge the Legal System: A Review by Dr. Mark Chapman of “Conundrums: Stories of Law & Justice” by Easy Waters

Posted on June 26, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Easy Waters’ collection “Conundrums” features humorous and insightful short stories that explore the absurdities of prison and the legal system. The engaging narratives, filled with wit and deep reflection on justice, showcase Waters’ masterful storytelling and his ability to humanize incarcerated individuals. A must-read for enthusiasts of poignant fiction. Continue reading →

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Advancing Alice Walker — and Her Nonfiction

Posted on April 11, 2024 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

I have a love-hate relationship with the body of work of Alice Walker.  I love Walker’s nonfiction, and even some of her autobiographical sketches, where her prose, even when it is expressing anger, is righteous anger.  Her nonfiction is clear, … Continue reading →

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Being Bruce Jenner

Posted on April 25, 2015 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Just the other day Olympian Bruce Jenner said he identifies as a woman.  As a teenager interested in all things sports, the Summer of ’76 featured  the Olympics in Montreal, in which my namesake, William Bruce Jenner, even though he, … Continue reading →

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THERE ARE NO SECRETS IN THIS PLACE

Posted on January 24, 2015 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Officer Kirsch, or Officer K, as he was called, had once told Norman that there were no secrets in the maximum security prison. That was putting the matter nicely, Norman had thought. There were rats in every crevice in the … Continue reading →

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THERE ARE NO SECRETS IN THIS PLACE

Posted on July 27, 2014 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Officer Kirsch, or Officer K, as he was called, had once told Norman that there were no secrets in the maximum security prison. That was putting the matter nicely, Norman had thought. There were rats in every crevice in the … Continue reading →

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