Tag: the odd

  • The free ride express, hidden in plain sight

    The free ride express, hidden in plain sight

    The free ride express, hidden in plain sight. Someone’s tripping. In fact, someone’s tripping balls. It’s not usually something Edgar would notice, but the 911 call is already on record. Furthermore, whoever is making the call, can barely speak. Edgar thinks the volume up so he can hear the operator a little better. It doesn’t…

  • Finders keepers no secrets left in the dark

    Finders keepers no secrets left in the dark

    Finders keepers no secrets left in the dark. Previous Chapter : The Skip Tracer Testimony It’s dark now. That should help, but Chris doubts it. He puts on the blinker and prepares for the exit. He still can’t believe this is happening. How can anyone be in a predicament like this? Especially in this day…

  • The skip tracer testimony

    The skip tracer testimony

    The skip tracer testimony It isn’t whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game. That’s what they say. But who are they anyway? Furthermore, what did they know about any of this? Bits and pieces. Nothing more. They thought they knew more. Let them think what they will. Her voice again. Has…

  • All the time for the first time

    All the time for the first time

    All the time for the first time. “I’ll let you know if anything changes.” And with that Travis leaves the small office and shuts the door behind him. It is going to be a long day and he is late now. Furthermore, he has nothing to show for it. However, it shouldn’t surprise him. Nothing…

  • A new beginning, cryonics after the thaw

    A new beginning, cryonics after the thaw

    A new beginning, cryonics after the thaw He has to get chipped. The day is warm, and the sun is high in the sky. It must be noon, or close to noon. He looks at the people he passes, as he walks. Their clothes are strange. For one thing, everyone seems to be wearing glasses.…

  • The squeaky wheel and a challenge of time

    The squeaky wheel and a challenge of time

    The squeaky wheel and a challenge of time. It didn’t take Mark long to figure out what he found. Two months or so. Not too long in the grand scheme of things. Two months of exploring and two close calls he still can’t forget. However, in the end, it might be worth it. Some of…

  • The flight of fancy becomes a leap of faith

    The flight of fancy becomes a leap of faith

    The flight of fancy becomes a leap of faith. The messenger isn’t as important as the message. Of course Stewart knows this. In fact, he is the one that asked for the message. He watches Clipper leave wondering if he’ll ever see his friend again. Then he thinks about the message and decides it isn’t…