By Alex Grehy “The trouble these days is that we just live too damn long.” The woman sitting in the rattan chair opposite nods her head then turns to look at the sun blazing over the tranquil ocean. She is quiet; they often are this close to the end. “Tell me your story again,” sheContinue reading “Till Death Do Us Part”
Tag Archives: Speculative Fiction
Dark Running
By Chris Bunton Sandy did pushups in the center of the living room in her underwear. She dripped sweat from her buzzcut head on to the dirty plank floor with each pump. The room was dark. Furniture was set around facing a monitor. There was light filtering through the black painted windows. The specialized paintContinue reading “Dark Running”
Courting Beautiful Darkness
By Rachel Racette I wish I’d never met her. Never followed that lady with dark hair and even darker eyes. Never let myself see – Maybe if I hadn’t pointed out the blood or – or the twisting shadows – she’d have simply killed me. If – If I hadn’t screamed while she still hadContinue reading “Courting Beautiful Darkness”
Tool #2
By Chris Bunton and VT Comics (Tool #1 can be found HERE.) The crickets and sounds of the peeper frogs were deafening in the forest as he silently moved along. Their sound brought him peace and joy, in the midst of the turmoil of his mind. “How could this be true? How could I beContinue reading “Tool #2”
This Is Not Your World
By Melissa R. Mendelson Dayla tried to stifle a yawn as she walked down the stairs. She smiled at the aroma of coffee wafting out of the kitchen. The sound of a spatula scraping the frying pan indicated that her husband made eggs again, and hopefully this time, they were not Bull’s Eye. She detestedContinue reading “This Is Not Your World”
Transition
Inspired By My Dad By Melissa R. Mendelson Farewell. Light blue letters on a white banner hung against a nearby wall. The tape failed to hold it up, and one side caved, falling into a table set up with vegetables, chips and soda. A toddler squealed with joy, jumping up and pulling the rest ofContinue reading “Transition”
Seen But Not Heard
By Nathan Gonzalez This was it! Now was the time to say something. Do something. Jane could have done anything, and it would have been perfectly acceptable. A mortified head shake, a gasp, even a grimace would have sufficed. Just something to prove she was conscious, but all she could do was stare. Stare straightContinue reading “Seen But Not Heard”
Sakarabru #2
By VT Comics and Chris Bunton ( Sakarabru #1 can be found HERE) “Yes, I’d like to speak to Director Hanson please,” Lance Wellington, CEO of James Corp. stood behind his desk holding a land line phone. He was dressed in a suit, as he almost always was. He covered the mouth piece on theContinue reading “Sakarabru #2”
Jazalyn Poetic Novels
By Jazalyn “Jazalyn attracts all cultures and traditions with an audience from all walks and stages of life as a consequence of the universal atmosphere that encircles her themes. Her innovative and versatile writing style stemming from abstraction and absurdness captivates mystery and suspense with words swimming in surrealism and magical realism. Her imaginative andContinue reading “Jazalyn Poetic Novels”
The Saddest Lies
By Andy Betz My alarm went off at 5am today, as it does every day. I arise from my bed alone, as I do every day. I eat alone. I work alone. I vacation alone. I watch TV alone. I go home to an empty apartment built for two. Alone. There must be a betterContinue reading “The Saddest Lies”