Chicken

by Rob Stennett

No one expected the home of America’s favorite chicken sandwich to turn into a political battleground. But it happened. "Chicken" is a fictional short story inspired by a fast food appreciation day that took place not so long ago. In Rob Stennett’s humorous, frightening, and surprisingly emotional short story we are introduced to the employees who are pulled like a wishbone by the right and the left. It’s a story about love and hate, heaven and hell, violence and pacifism, and most of all it’s a story about a chicken.

25 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 6, 2012

About the author

I have written screenplays, stage plays, and all sort of other stories. The Almost True Story of Ryan Fisher is my first novel, and the best thing I've ever penned to paper for what it's worth.

I'm trying to write stories that satirize, poke and prod at religion while also showing it's value and significance in our culture. At least that's what I think I'm trying to do. But maybe I'm off. Maybe I'm trying to do something much scarier.

Reviews

[Kevin Shoop · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grade: A

Well-written and highly original short story. I feel that to write any more would be giving away too much. Part of the enjoyment is discovering more about the main character as he reveals more about himself as the story progresses.

[C.V. Hunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good short story about a teenager trying to cope with his gay identity. This would have made a great full-length book.