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A carnivore and the easy grilled cheese sandwich
A carnivore and the easy grilled cheese sandwich A carnivore was in search of food. It was late in the afternoon and lunch was several hours ago. It was time to prepare for dinner. Chicken was on the menu. Also a good recipe for dinner was already simmering. Then the grilled cheese sandwich walked in…
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The outlaw’s new bluff with Butterbeans
The outlaw’s new bluff with Butterbeans Butterbeans is crouched low and her fur is standing. She is ready for the ghostly form to make its move. The air in the old mine shaft turns cold. Butterbeans knows it’s a trick of the outlaw ghost. She stands her ground, and prepares to defend her friends. When…
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The allure of the open door
The allure of the open door Steven closes the door to the spare room, quietly. He locks the deadbolt and double checks to make sure. The appointment today wouldn’t take long. It was a necessary thing, or he would have cancelled it. He isn’t feeling it now. Furthermore, he is feeling frustrated to have to…
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Out of time – The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart
Out of time – The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart They have only just said goodbye, when Jupiter loses consciousness. Benjamin was watching her closely, and caught her before she reached the ground. This had been hardest on Jupiter. Benjamin thought saying goodbye to James Abner was going to be the breaking point. But Jupiter had…
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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…
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The great bandit of Caper Town – Butterbeans
The great bandit of Caper Town – Butterbeans Caper Town started as a general store. It sat one mile from the rail line, and survived and grew, despite the isolation. Located near the rough entry of a large box canyon, it was plenty out of the way. There was no plan for the town. It…
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Real time anomaly of the pay phone – coin return
Real time anomaly of the pay phone – coin return The first thing anyone notices about a pay phone is the coin return. It is the first place anyone will stick a finger when they see one. This ritual is all about the coin. The next thing anyone sees is the handset, and whether or…
