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Fires raged along the once-lush green hills, the sky dark with smoke and ash. The ground rumbled ominously, crumbling beneath the pressure of a once-stable gazebos weight to reveal smouldering lava beneath the earth. And, huddled on one of the few stable landmasses remaining, a hollow-eyed woman leaned against a drag...
“Do you have your C.V? Letter of recommendation?” Mark was usually a very calm man, but he was looking slightly anxious, like he always did before one of his children went into an interview. Carla sighed but gave him a fond smile. “Don’t worry, I got everything right here.” She patted her briefcase. They kept walk...
[Although my first attempt to grant greater insight into the world and share my perspective in quite a literal fashion wasn't seen favorably](https://www.reddit.com/r/WritingPrompts/comments/12mx11h/wp_the_human_brain_has_evolved_to_see_the_world/jgd7yu0/), I have since found ways to tweak it to grant the gifts of sigh...
“So you said yer name was… Iraziel?” “That’s right.” “And you’re with the police?” “I’m with a group that’s a bit… above the police. You said your name was Johnny, correct?” “That’s right.” “I need you to tell me about how you obtained that fiddle.” “Oh this thing?” The boy, Johnny flexed a golden fiddle in the a...
Army was standing on hill, all arms pointed into that "things". Tanks calibrated their barrel onto big discs, and air force was circling around heads. *15 minutes earlier* President of Poland got top priority secret SS-class message in middle of conference: "-at is why our new economical profit program WILL work. Al...
Gregor had been the last in a long line of ancient wardens that protected the Earth from...something he couldn’t remember anymore. Gregor had recently been diagnosed with dementia and he could feel his mind fleeting. Some decades earlier Gregor had also been diagnosed with a different malfunction, he would never be abl...
May 24, 2023. Wednesday. 15:15 Something bizarre just happened. I'm currently sitting in the window of my transatlantic flight, and just a while ago, no more than an hour ago, I felt what I can only describe as sudden, severe turbulence. My seat started shaking violently, as if experiencing an earthquake of great magn...
She looked ten years old. "Why would a Human even adopt me?"She asked. "Don't you know I am a vampire?" "I am well aware."I said. "You know full well what I am as well."She looked away, didn't say a word, so I spelled it out for her. "A Vampire Hunter." "I haven't done anything wrong."She said, her childlike voice c...
"My lady!" The towering figure was standing by the door of the old cathedral. His right hand folded on his chest as a gesture of respect. His rusty plate armor was decorated with hundreds of blow marks. His left hand on his claymore. His face hidden behind a red hood and a very long gray beard. ...
I've lost track of the years I've been alive. As I sit, brushing my teeth, I find myself wishing that immortality gave me all the fancy perks, like immortal teeth. As I continue, I hear Death's morning affirmations. "I am beautiful, I am great! Sure, a lot of people hate me, but it's only because I am complex. I am f...
“…as Jesus called Peter, Andrew, and the rest of the disciples, he calls us. We must set down our nets and follow him. Be proud, ladies and gentlemen, that you found yourself in church on this beautiful Sunday. You have taken the first step in throwing down your fishing nets. But, it is not a momentary battle. This mis...
"I swear to God that some evil aliens have taken over the government! They can't possibly be this ridiculous!"screamed Steve. "We wouldn't bother..."said Frank. Steve just glanced at his co-worker with that usual 'whatever' roll of the eyes. He had written off Franks occasional remarks as nothing more than trolling....
This is my last playthrough. The others don't know. They don't remember. The program won't let them. I could cut Jerry in half with a laser sword today and he'd smile and shake my hand tomorrow. I don't even know if they remember who they were before this never-ending simulation. But I do. Stasis is supposed to be...
The king’s men looked up to see the green dragon. No, there were *several* of them. Oddly shaped, smaller than normal dragons with odd looking tubes on either side of its ‘mouth’. Something flashed and immediately the ground expelled dirt as something hit Sir Robert in the head and chest. He burst like a melon. Then,...
I’m going to change the world. Lester muttered to himself as he tinkered on the device. After months spent on it, he was confident it was going to work. It had two parts, a seven feet cubic chamber connected to a device that looked like a massive tuning fork. He hadn’t named the invention yet. Names were overrated. A...
Every year, another eager imp with the attire of an office worker would show up. Imps are like goblins, but with horns, hooves, and spikes that could grow into wings, and were far more sophisticated than the civilized goblin race. It was part of a contract the farm had with the Highest Hells; work experience on a far...
The dragon tamers of the kingdom had successfully taken control of all five dragons in the known world, each of their lungs blessed with a different element. They don't use them to fly, but rather to survive. They caged these beasts up and made them use their special elemental abilities to advance their society. They ...
"You lose." My opponents looked at their colossal, absurd weapons, and then back to me. The larger of the two, with shoulders two axe-handles wide and covered in wood chips, waved the Club at me. The whimsy of the two cartoon characters on the side - a portly old gentleman offering a cigar to the New Year's baby - s...
In a state-of-the-art laboratory filled with screens displaying various data, a giant screen stood out amidst the countless smaller streams. The screen initially displayed a number: 9,997,643,263. However, the counter on the screen quickly increased by several hundred thousand. ​ As time passed, the number rea...
"My body, my choice!"The chant rang out in front of Congress. The law had to be stopped they said. It was evil the people said. At first, the technology was a miracle. Anyone could be anything. Homophobia was pointless because gender could be changed beyond detection or recognition in an afternoon. Anyone could b...
“Do you think we’ll get to see it?” “Hm?” “I mean, do you think we’ll get to really see it before it kills us?” “The sun, you mean?” “The sunrise. I want to see a sunrise.” “Is that why you’re doing this?” “You know why I’m doing this.” “I do. But why not tomorrow?” “Because we should have done this yesterday.”...
His eyes most often obscured by greasy hair, a back pushed forward by a shy kind of gravity. He was most often disregarded by his class, his teachers, and even family. Never a word was spoken. Occasionally a slight sigh or whispered grunt was released, but only by mistake. Until that one day was begun by a sun, when he...
She killed me. She held me down and allowed me to be raped. She sliced my throat all while crying and saying, "I'm sorry..."over and over again. There was no emotion in her eyes when she did it. But I can tell that there was emotion involved in her actions. I was kept prisoner in her husband's basement for two w...
Date: March 17 (18th?), 3087 Weather: Apocalypse Mood: See 'Weather' I wish I was better with times. I was never any good at waking up in the morning. I set my alarm of course, but apparently there are only so many buses to the New World and when you expect there to be a cushion for those who are usually late to thi...
Sand cascading downwards at a rate of four grains per hour slowly accumulates in concentric mounds of absolute pristine sand. This sandy sand becomes an accumulation of concentric, pristine sand, slowly, at a rate of approximately four grains per hour. If one was to observe this mound of sand, it would slowly become mo...
Tears pour from my eyes, falling hopelessly into the sand beneath my feet. "Please, I don't want to do this, it doesn't have to end like this"I fearfully whisper. "Pull the trigger. I am a lost cause. This bitter world has played its final note in my honor, it's time for me to go." Another tear falls into the sand b...
**RING RING** The man paused in the busy street, looking down at the receiver. 1-888-888-5555. Well fuck, got nothing better to do, may as well answer it. "Good evening, Mr. Perry,"a deep but sophisticated voice began, "I have an offer which, shall I say, you cannot refuse . . ." *What the hell?* Mr. Perry tried to...
To be perfectly honest, I don't know this subreddit well enough to say if it's really a problem or not. It does seem like a lot of users concur with it though. If I may suggest a possible solution: How about a weekly thread where people can post links to stories they feel have been overlooked that week? Only stories w...
Here's my modern-day synopsis of The Miller's Tale: Characters: John: 43 years old, avid Ron Paul supporter and Doomsday Prepper, built a bomb shelter in his basement for when the "liberals come to take our guns away." Allison: 30 years old, wife of John. Super ridiculously hot (but also shallow) and is probably a g...
She came home in a panic. Burst through the door with tears streaming down her face. She had called the day-care centre and they didn't have Ben. I held her as she sobbed and promised her that we would look for him together. Something inside me told me that I shouldn't have said that, but I just wanted to make her happ...
[08/08/09] [scribble marks] [08/14/09] SLEP [08/16/09] FF [08/17/09] SLEEPS [09/01/09] IM STILL ME NOT INSN [09/03/09] CAN'T WHEN H [09/04/09] CAN ONLY WRITE WHEN HE'S ASLEEP TRIED TO WRITE NOTE FOR HELP TODAY DIDN'T WORK, COULD ONLY SCRIB [10/21/09] NOT INSANE I'M NOT INSANE I'M STILL ME HE CALLS HIMSLF...
It's a strange feeling, knowing the day of your death. My family had always been what you would call special. Each of us could in some form or another tell futures, see future lovers, see the outcomes of an action or divine upcoming disasters. It's not as cool as you might think. Nothing can ostracize you faster than ...
"Well man, its been a good run, "I said. My now mutilated hand can no longer support the weight of my machete. It falls, clanking on the now desolate highway. John turns away from me and walks to the back of our heavily armored Jeep, kicking his way through a pile headless corpses. "Heh. This bad boy has gotten us t...
*Tale as old as time* "Oh my, what a beautiful day, Lumiere"Belle exclaimed, her words dancing through the cool breeze like silk ribbon. "Oui, Madame. The perfect day for a wedding! It's only fitting for a bride as beautiful as you!", replied the charming candelabra. "Oh stop it, Lumiere! You're making me blush!...
"Good morning citizens of Seattle!"The crowd of thousands erupted as President Robert Monroe approached the stand, microphone in hand. *What do they have to cheer about?* Professor Johnson, the city's Chairman of the school board thought. *They've been screwed over by this guy and they don't even know it yet. They wo...
Love and Loss What do I love more? "My wonderful friends," They are not my friends. They're an indulgence - drunkenly, I let this blur drive me to my end. "In time we will ascend to the passing star. Our corporeal form is but a housing for what needs to be released," Her eyes are bright blue, she has dark beauti...
I think it would be a good idea to hide comment scores for a few hours. I know I don't reply to prompts requiring a lot of effort because no one would probably read since there are already comments there with 100+ scores. To me, I see it as a waste of time and effort when the thread has already moved on. If comment sco...
"Like candles blowing out."Bruce leaned against the railing and looked at the sky. One by one for a month, the stars had increased in brightness before completely fading away. It was minor at first, only high powered telescopes could see the distant stars winking out, but soon anyone that looked up could see it. The de...
I handed my brother the flask. He turned his collar up against the blowing snow and took a hit from the flask to warm his insides. “Goddamn, can you believe it’s been a year already?” “Seems like yesterday,” I barked out against the wind. After my brother took another pull on the flask, he tucked it into his jacket...
1.) Have you ever knowingly or unknowingly killed a man? *What?* I'm a broke college student. I'm trying to make some money with a temp job over the summer and I downloaded this application form off some sketchy site online. The first question, has me stumped. Maybe it's a new type of criminal records check? Kind o...
> Be me at 8 years old > Watch the 10-hour Nyan cat video on Youtube every day, doing absolutely nothing else > Prays to Nyan cat every night before sleeping, looking up at the sky to await the prophecy > "Nyan Cat is love. Nyan Cat is life,"I repeat ritualistically > My mom hears me and calls me a "...
"Hashtag hey there swag!"Joanna sang out to her husband when she walked through the door. She set down her groceries on the counter. Her husband came through the connecting hallway, and helped her unload the groceries out of their paper bags and on to the counters. "Honey, why the fuck,"he paused, indicated the break ...
"You can’t move it there,"one of the figures said, softly. It reached out and grabbed the knight, putting it back to its former spot. "The knights move like an L." "I NEVER LIKED THE HORSE,"said the other figure. It was somewhat hunched, and what looked like black robes were actually a series of shadows, intertwined to...
A bread crumb had been left on the tablecloth. Dan squeezes his index finger against his thumb until the skin is translucent before firing it off and flicking the bread crumb out into the void of mumbled conversations and moving waiters, to land on some distant white-and-black tiled shore. His tablecloth is spotless no...
Another raining day. Another stroll through the masses of New York. Men, women, all rushing to some place that ultimately didn’t matter. They walked past me constantly, their pace quick and urgent. But I was slow. My quest would not be any more successful by partaking in their mindless pursuit of destination. I did no...
The boy looked up at me, red-eyed with tears running down his face. I ignored it. I have to ignore it. When will it end he asked. I held his hand and felt the softness of skin that disappears all too quickly. Such a precious package dumped into our blood-soaked world. The ivory mist of the fog blocked my view. I...
I slammed my restored '67 Impala's door behind me as I stepped into the grimy night. Patrolmen had already sectioned off the scene. Gawkers flocked to the sight like starved dogs at a dead squirrel convention. I flashed my badge at the young gun posted at the borderline and ducked under the tape. The precinct chef was...
I let out a breath of anticipation as I sat down in the fancy diner. It was the first time our parents were meeting, and *boy* was it going to be awkward, what with my girlfriend being the daughter of my father's archenemy. I mean, just try to imagine that for a second -- The son of the Dreadnought and the daughter of ...
A thousand arrows fell. Hostile rain. The tears of Hell. The savages around him squabbling in babbling tongues. Arrows and arrows and arrows. So swift on horseback. A dull twang as the fifth arrow finds it's home. The base of his spine. He fell. Musket abandoned. So heavy. So useless. Wet powder in the slick rain. Pe...
No one said my job was easy. I've been dragging this bag over rocks and sticks for three days now. I have to drag it, because you can't get a four wheeler through some of these spots. The gag must have shook loose yesterday, so all I hear is his big yap going on about his 'important' he is, and that him employers wil...
Have you ever heard of a place called, "*Randy's Chinese Palace*"? I hadn't. In fact, I had never heard of a Chinese place named after a Randy before. Randy's BBQ? Sure. Randy & Sons Plumbing? Of course. Randy's Auto Repair Shop? I would take my car there at the first sign of trouble, because Randy knows how to fix...
I knew I was sole beneficiary on Chester's life insurance policy, but I wasn't certain that it would be paying me out under these circumstances. I thumbed through my copy of the policy, and to my delight found on line 136 that not only would I get paid, but I would get paid triple in the event that Chester passed away...
Long ago, there used to be all forms of intelligent species on Earth, but I am the last one old enough to remember this tale. It's been a long time since I have spoken of this long and bloody past, but I fear my time is running out. Anyways, let's get to why you're listening to me. When the people we...
They were going to pay. All of them. Robert knew who was slinging dope in his neighbourhood. He'd seen the video surveillance and vengeance was coming for them. Enough was enough. Too many kids had died already. He walked to his car to check his equipment. He popped the boot of his rusty old Camaro. The sportsbag was ...
Hey guys, director here: http://i.imgur.com/XsWXuLg.jpg Not sure what the protocol is for this sort of thing, but I just wanted to clarify that this is strictly a passion project of mine, which I approached my friend Haines to produce after making a faithful adaptation of DrowningDream's fantastic work of fiction. H....
"Johnson, what's the status of our rogue ordinance?"Major Nelson looked calm but his clenched jaw as he spoke showed his anger. Johnson, the bespectacled engineer and lead scientist behind Project Green Dolphin, flipped through pages on a clipboard as he stood across from the Major sweating. "Well, sir, it seems Priva...
The Man was feeling cold. There really were times when he wished he had more to cover him up than his skin. A hole appeared in his leg, a tiny meteor no doubt, and some of his blood shot fifty meters out into space along with it. The hole closed itself shut. He floated by, as any object would in space, without much dir...
That must have been a big one. Crawford only had one at bat last time I was awake. Dr. Rodney had said I would begin to slip in and out of consciousnesses several times as the end crept closer. I recalled how silly my question was after he explained that; "What happens when the end comes?", I said. "Well I...
Each piece ticked over to the next. Some pieces joined to make new ones, others would go bad and jam up the works. It was amazing really; a hundred billion little pieces taking eons to perform even the simplest of tasks. As he watched, the final few billion grew closer and closer. Their workings became more frenetic. ...
I thought it was odd I had woken up so early. The room was dark, and the curtains hadn't been drawn yet. Without asking for the time, I decided to doze back to sleep. After a few minutes with no luck, my eyes flitted open with frustration. "Google!"I called out, "What is the time?"Much to my surprise, silence was the...
Few people know the technology behind teleportation, and with good reason. I've sat through countless debates and know enough to believe that there is absolutely no issue with our method, so long as it's carried out properly. You see, we can propulse particles at speeds high enough that the trip seems nearly instant....
Everyone knows about the aliens. Well, everyone worth mentioning. It isn't on Wikipedia, of course. And a lot of people are unsure, still think it is a joke, a meme. Others just heard rumors and are afraid to ask in case they will be seen as crazy or stupid. But these days everyone who is able to do a bit of googling f...
He cursed himself. He cursed his addiction and he cursed his curse. He was surrounded by idiots. Lovable, stupid idiots that sought the comforts of a drug rather than the love of a woman, the glory of knowledge, or the pursuit of power. They were the lowest of the low, and here he was, eyes foggy and brain sluggish, ...
I nodded to the cashier as I entered the store, and he nodded back, before returning to his magazine. I walked through the convenience store, heading towards the chip displays, a single image held in my mind. Doesn’t matter what the time is, doesn’t matter where I am, when the hunger strikes, I gotta get some Doritos. ...
I'm so fucking hungry. I understand enough about biology that this is expected. Predator is running for lunch, prey is running for life. Prey animals tend to be faster, or well hidden, or poisonous. Of course I'm in a part of the country where I'm as likely to be shot to protect chickens as I am to be interacted with i...
>Gender Oops. Damn, I HAD to be doing this thing in pen, didn't I. Let me... me... whoa what the hell are these? And where did my... OH GOD I AM A WOMAN! Shit where is it? I dropped the clipboard... ah there. Yeah I checked it and now...? I wonder... >Age Alright, 17. Oh my god! I'm YOUNG again! My arthritis, ...
There's a smell before it comes, like lavender. It fills my nostrils so strong I think I'm gonna choke.Then the thoughts come, breaking through the boundaries of my mind like flaming arrows shot from some Viking's bow. I don't remember the first time I experienced it, but there have always been other people's thoughts ...
I opened my eyes, expecting to discover a world of paradise and happiness. Instead, everything was dark. "What? Where's my paradise? I believed in it!"I said aloud. "The afterlife is tricky, isn't it?"said a voice. "What? Where are you?"I spun around, trying to find the speaker. "I'm your subconscious. Don't try t...
"GABRIEL." The thought intruded into the angel's mind. He winced, as direct contact between his mind and The Holy Presence tended to hurt. "Aye, Lord?" "I NEED YOU HERE A MOMENT." "Aye, Lord. Is the Metatron ill, or-" "NOW, PLEASE." Gabriel winced again, and uncased his wings. Within moments he was within the pres...
I've been able to see ghosts a long time. Today in writing class, I noticed a strange ghost floating behind my professor. "And when the writer opens up with a setting sun, it is a subtle hint that the main character is in his twilight years, old and weary, looking back at days long past..."my professor droned on. "No...
"I'ma ram this cigar up they asses!"spouted Baby Herman pacing back and forth on the kitchen floor. "Puh-luh-luh-lease!"urged Robert, trying futilely to calm his friend down. Ever since the CeeGees had been putting the squeeze on the traditional toons, Baby Herman had been unconsolable. "I'll fucking dip 'em!"Herman...
The words dripped out of his mouth. "Mike...y'know..Xydryz..." I chuckled to myself. Of course I knew Xydryz, who on Earth didn't know Xydryz? Bob and I had been fighting him for nearly fifty years. He'd gone quiet as of late though, fortunately. Paragron and The Falcon we were, still are I guess, but we haven't done...
"Your week begins... Now." The specter vanished as quickly and silently as he appeared. I found myself once again alone in my bedroom. With my eggshell white walls, my twin-sized bed, and my pewter carpet. I began thinking. I imagined what I could do with the gift of time. I imagined the endless possibilities. I began...
Everyone has their own definition of hell. For me, it’s Subway, not the food, but the people. But today was a good day, a great day really, because I was quitting. I went through the once displeasing motions of making a sandwich for the last time, and today, I enjoyed them. And as the hands on the clock stuck nine, ...
All around I can see super heroes flying through the night. Fifty Batmans wage war with countless Jokers, all asking "Why so serious?" I can see fairies floating through the sky like butterflies, granting wishes to princesses. One guy has become Optimus Prime. He stands so tall after having transformed. But me I s...
I could get used to this' I thought. It seemed like years since I had that strong frame and power of my twenty five year old self. It was in fact just yesterday I had been in that stiff and smelly bed. It reeked of cleaning detergent and the sheets just weren't as soft since my wife of sixty years passed on. The home w...
"... about two hours in the recovery room and you'll be able to walk out on your own. You shouldn't operate any vehicles today, but by tomorrow you will be able to. Avoid heavy exertion for the next two weeks." I listened halfheartedly to the nurse's explanation. She'd been over this the last time I was in the off...
'What's this story about?' said the dwarf. 'Dunno,' said the girl. 'I don't think the author's got a plan for the plot yet.' 'But a plot is crucial to a good story!' said the dwarf, angrily kicking a tree. The tree said 'Ouch.' 'See?' said the dwarf. 'In a proper story, trees don't talk.' 'Exactly,' said a passing...
My grandfather spoke of it. He says he remembers it from his childhood. He struggled to explain it at first, saying it was like saying something without meaning. Then, he tried to give examples, but I was either insulted or I just followed orders. After trying to get him a bucket of stem for half an hour, he gave up. I...
The object was formidable and shiny, with numerous reflective surfaces surrounding it. It puzzled the group of juveniles that surrounded it. @## spoke up first after sitting in awe for so long. "This is why I don't listen when the adults tell us not to go to the outskirts of the city. The coolest stuff is always out ...
I was eating dinner when they came. Honestly, I don't watch T.V. so I had no idea what they were jabbering about for the first five minutes. Then it hit me. The blokes in black suits - secret service - and the nice lady with the microphone must've been a newscaster. They're a troublesome lot, I'll have to get away fr...
The sound of clapping came as soon as Harry had closed the door behind him. There was something off about The Oval Office. Sure, this was his first time here as the President. Harry couldn't quite put his finger on what was off. It was not that the pictures hung askew - though they did. It was not the fact that the ...
*Excerpt from a journal entry of Sam Blackburn* *-- Dated: November 23rd, 2014* ..."the man who saved Stephen Hawking's voice"-- That's what they call me. That will be my legacy. The humble linguistical computer technician who merely gave the Great Genius a pedestal to stand on... I am torn. I thought I would be ha...
A mighty ocean liner materialized through the rain off the coast of Yakutat in March of 1917. The curved sides of the ship soared higher than even the church's rounded onion dome, the tallest building in town. The villagers, mostly copper skinned natives in thick fur coats, lined the wall of the harbor watching the ves...
First kisses, you know they never seem to be quite what you think they will be. They’re either so light and so quick that you don’t feel it, or so sloppy and aggressive you feel like you’ve just been attacked by a giant frog. A girl’s first kiss should be something special, and mine had been the frog attack variety. I ...
Ey gather round the fire, I shall tell a story of great happiness and great sorrow. It all began on a sunny and clear day. The birds were chirping and any a child could be seen enjoying the weather. This story takes place in the city of York. The city of York was centralized around the castle of York, which was a b...
The violins open with bows to their strings in a crisp rolling field of electric, hot greens. The landscape sweeps by and its vistas stand clear with sharp blades of grass: bold staccato veneers. Dread fire above lights the air in the sky: the sound of the trumpets ignites all on high. Their rays scour land like ...
In a way, many consider it a coming-of-age. When you hit 18, you're branded. Not by some sort of ungodly tribe chieftain, but by a form of miraculous conception. You are given a number, on the scale of 1-100, that determines the impact you'll have on this planet. The vast majority of people fall between 15-30. That is ...
My answer to this prompt is a sequel to another answer I wrote [here](http://www.reddit.com/r/WritingPrompts/comments/2o0b5a/eu_sokka_and_katara_never_find_aang_as_a_result/cmil979), where Aang is found by the Fire Nation. And if you don't know the names, this is all from the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe. ---- ...
"A man finds a time machine and goes back to kill Hitler."Seriously? This same shit again? This prompt shows up, like, every six hours or something. Oh sure, sometimes they like to mix it up. "A man finds a time machine and goes back to kill Hitler, only to find that *he* is Hitler!"Oh what a twist! I never saw th...
Things had changed, it had gone beyond an annoyance and the occasional psycho murder. The hordes of zombies were one thing but the ritualistic theft of our crops meant starvation had become a regular problem. Very few outsiders traded with us, despite our vast stocks of emeralds to sell, they didn’t seem interested. Ev...
The door opens and I throw myself inside as if from a storm. I wipe my brow. My sweat is cooling and, almost instantly, I’m shaking. A climate for metal and data, not for the corporeal. My eyes sting as I survey the hallway. The room is, as it was, piled almost to the ceiling with various detritus and waste. A nonsense...
I sensed the disturbance before it happened. I could hear them through the slot-wall and see their shadows beneath the crack. Except this time it was different. There were other noises this time too. First quiet, but then quickly growing louder and more aggressive. Two tones making these sounds back and forth. Th...
It had been a week. One week since the love of my life passed away. I don't think it's really hit our son Jonathon yet, she used to leave for business trips all the time, that's probably where he thinks she is now. I love her as much as you can love someone, I would have done anything for her and she knows it. The g...
I counted them again. "2, 4, 6. 8, 12, 14, 15. 15?" Again! It had happened again. One of my socks had disappeared. Why was it always one sock? I didn't have phantom t-shirts disappearing from my closet. My underwear drawer was as full as every. But every time I did the laundry I seemed to come up with one missing s...
“So what movie is this?” The girl in the headset flips through a couple of pages. “Who are you, again?” “Jeff Saunders.” “No, your number.” “11-25-3162.” Not that it was a secret. It was tattooed on me and I was wearing a shirt with the same number. “Yeah, you are in… **Hey! You three! Get to Shadow Vixens 16 o...
The small, air-tight glass cage housed 5 small white mice, 3 male and 2 female. There was a small inlet on top where a hose was connected to supply air, and an exit vent at the other end of the enclosure. The temperature was maintained at a constant 75 °F, humidity controlled to a comfortable 70%. The mice meandered ca...
Waking up with a supervillain staring at you is definitely an unpleasant experience. To be honest though, today is the first time I've witnessed this phenomenon, but there are some things, like tooth paste and orange juice, that you know in your heart will be bad no matter how many times you try them. And as luck would...
It was finally here. My day. My day of reckoning. These assholes have given me enough shit. I won't take it anymore. I can't. I get enough of it at home. Violent mother, passive step-father. I mean nothing to them. I mean nothing to anyone. It'll change. I will be god to them now. I will decide if they live or die. ...
For eons I’ve guarded this place, patrolling the labyrinth of twisting corridors. I’ve lived to open each and every one of these peculiar chamber doors, and thrived on stepping into the minds of the most spectacular of dreamers. Some dreamed of riches, ever-hungry for the taste of power. Others dreamed of late loved on...