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  • A truth by omission became the first clue

    A truth by omission became the first clue

    A truth by omission became the first clue. It started small. The big things usually do. It was also quiet. In fact, it was hard to get any real details. That’s where it began to feel wrong. Except, that’s the fast version. It went on for months and months. However, the longer it went the…

  • Box office mojo and the new film

    Box office mojo and the new film

    Box office mojo and the new film Stellen likes his job. He works at the theater. In fact, he would work eighty hours a week, if they would let him. Furthermore, he would be happy to work seven days a week. He volunteers for overtime whenever it is available. It doesn’t matter to him if…

  • A good luck charm might be helpful

    A good luck charm might be helpful

    A good luck charm might be helpful Riley is holding on with all his might. And he’s not sure how much longer he can do it. As if to prove this thought, his grip slips ever so slightly. He looks down at his dangling feet. Far below them, a cold hard slab of concrete awaits.…

  • Bugs are not meat and how to tell the difference

    Bugs are not meat and how to tell the difference

    Bugs are not meat and how to tell the difference It has been on the world news that animal farting has become a major problem. Once upon a time it was more of a concern with the exhaust on vehicles. Now with the rise of cleaner and greener vehicles, the exhaust is no longer considered…

  • The Phased and Confused Neighbor

    The Phased and Confused Neighbor

    The Phased and Confused Neighbor Mr. Stephens was cranky today. The neighbors had been at it all night, again! With all the banging and shouting, he hadn’t slept a wink. This made fifteen nights in a row, and it was time to get some peace! The apartment building at 1113 Clevenger Street was an old…

  • Everywhere Pedals would go

    Everywhere Pedals would go

    Everywhere Pedals would go (Author’s note: This story originally published on 10-29-23 at 6:30 p.m. and has been updated to reflect site updates) It didn’t happen often. When it did, there was never a crowd, at first. However, the crowd was there when Pedals left. Most were in stunned silence, but a few were usually…

  • Behind the Clouds2 – Albert Talks

    Behind the Clouds2 – Albert Talks

    Behind the Clouds2 – Albert Talks Albert was a good friend. He always listened carefully, and never offered an unkind word. Seeing this upside down version of Albert, is disturbing to say the least. It feels unnatural. Almost sinister. Forest continues to stare, trying to absorb the sight. It’s a gruesome sight and he shudders.…