Furry ventriloquism
I never knew what cats were thinking, until my teenaged daughter started “rescuing” them, one by one, and bringing them home. In one case, it was a clandestine operation involving … Continue Reading Furry ventriloquism
Rites of passage
There was a man who loved his daughter. Not unusual, but this particular man was not very good at showing emotion, and thought that people would know, by his actions, … Continue Reading Rites of passage
Time after Time. (2)
I’m inside the capsule. I have only two controls. A Jump button which allows me to exit any given situation, and a signal button that requests a return to home … Continue Reading Time after Time. (2)
Time after Time
Einstein and Tesla were on its trail. Many more speculated. H. G. Wells brought it to the public imagination. I’m asking you to suspend disbelief in favour of entertainment, and … Continue Reading Time after Time
Buck Five come alive
Hello Person or people who may read this. My Name is Buck. To my knowledge, it was given to me as a fanciful reference to ancient fictional characters. Possibly Starbuck … Continue Reading Buck Five come alive
Caturday
When you’re home alone, and you don’t think about closing the bathroom door, it is one of the absolute certainties in life that you will hear a little thump on … Continue Reading Caturday
The chit chat (Karla and Paul’s story)
previous chapters are https://wordpress.com/post/secret-lifeof.com/2534 https://wordpress.com/post/secret-lifeof.com/2546 https://wordpress.com/post/secret-lifeof.com/2551 Paul pulls out a chair for her, and smiles diffidently. Then does something that neither he or Karla is expecting. Impulsively, he picks up … Continue Reading The chit chat (Karla and Paul’s story)
The Reveal
“No, don’t come to my building. The lot is full and they’re parking on the street. I’ll meet you at the diner. It’s right at the corner of Main and … Continue Reading The Reveal
Cassandra’s dream
Gerald. My Gerald, my boy. I seem to wake on this snowy night, and, my boy, my little boy, you are deeply asleep, but you float in my room. You … Continue Reading Cassandra’s dream
Better call Paul
“Hello? Listen, I’m sorry, I ….” ” It’s okay. Don’t worry, Paul. You didn’t wake me up or anything. I just don’t normally get many phone calls. The more I … Continue Reading Better call Paul
743-5088
Karla had just turned 42, three nights after Christmas. With a brisk step, she hurried back home from the corner store in the cold dark dribbling rain. Up the six … Continue Reading 743-5088
#14 Things in the swamp (not at all pleasant)
we’ve been led here. I feel we have. on a forest picnic so bright and sunny. dappled trails. you wanted bare feet, and carried your funny shoes. mossy springy grass. … Continue Reading #14 Things in the swamp (not at all pleasant)
Four armed is four warned
In this opium dream, Fraser and his three friends, in a drunken ramble on Delhi streets, had a curious card passed to them. It bore only an address, and the … Continue Reading Four armed is four warned
