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Exponentially vested
Exponentially vested Roger wasn’t a spy. In fact he was quite boring. He went to work every day. Also he worked overtime when he was asked. He wasn’t a spy. However he knew how to make a report. Additionally he knew how to observe. That was what he really did. He observed things. Then he…
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Butterbeans and the path finder
Butterbeans and the path finder As she descends to the lower depths, Butterbeans remembers another time she found something before Alex had known. She makes the small, difficult turn near the spot where they had hidden earlier that day. Within minutes she is much closer to her goal. Another time she had found something important,…
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The peanut butter and banana sandwich
The peanut butter and banana sandwich There are sandwiches, and there are sandwiches. Some sandwiches are very large and some are small. And the peanut butter and banana sandwich is the best of them all. That is an opinion. Anyone who enjoys a steak sandwich, might disagree. Furthermore, the humble BLT sandwich is also a…
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Butterbeans and the hidden connections
Butterbeans and the hidden connections Down below. Then even further down below she goes. She has already passed the nest. It is still undisturbed. She knows the old thing will return soon. However she must continue. It is her imperative to get them to the point she is trying to show them. She dodges more…
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Turnstiles: Escape plan
Turnstiles: Escape Plan Tommy tries the door again. It is jammed tight. He pulls with all his might. Then pushes and pulls alternately. It’s as though something has jammed it from the other side. He stands back from the door and kicks it. Then he kicks it again for good measure. He’s not leaving this…
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Butterbeans, the best paw forward
Butterbeans, the best paw forward The lantern slowly comes back to life. The dust fills the air and it is impossible to see anyone at the moment. The shaking in the underground room subsides. Alex sits up and looks for Butterbeans. Their fall had been unexpected and hard. Furthermore, the activity beneath the ground was…
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Underground travel plans
Underground travel plans (Continued from the previous story) Jeff has given up on Tommy. He is struggling mightily to free himself from the turnstile. It isn’t working. He tries to lower himself, and squeeze out that way. It’s no good, the turnstile opening is too small. Then he tries to climb out of it. As…
