Prometheus’ Example

Micheal couldn't bear the pain. He screamed out from the agony of every convulsing muscle, every singed hair, every bruise, cut, crack, and tear. He cried out to the people on the streets to help him. He begged them to entreat Prometheus, hoping that it would show him mercy. Nobody stopped. Like the dutiful citizens … Continue reading Prometheus’ Example →

Falling

The wind whistled in my ears. My limbs flailed wildly. I grasped about for ground, but nothing was there. I looked down, hoping to see the end of the fall. I saw no ground beneath me. I saw the gaping, toothy maw, and a gullet beyond that led into total darkness. I fell into the … Continue reading Falling →

A Message at Midnight

When I was lying in bed last night, I heard the TV turn on by itself. I could see the light from the screen, but when I tried to look at it, something strange happened. I couldn’t move. I tried to lift my head, move my arms, do anything at all, but I couldn’t. The … Continue reading A Message at Midnight →

The Earworm of 2012

Did you ever hear the story of the earworm plague? It's a disturbing tale. More disturbing, I believe it's a true story. On March 8th, 2012, the city of Chanlan, South Korea was hit by a devastating earthquake and resulting fire. Much property had been destroyed, much money had been lost, and many people had … Continue reading The Earworm of 2012 →

The Cost of Isolation

I walked through the empty city, on my guard against any dangers, and hunting for any animals to eat. I heard a sound in an alley and reflexively pointed my gun at the sound. When I realized it was crying, I ran in, and saw a girl, not much older than me. “Get away!” she … Continue reading The Cost of Isolation →

Constriction

I lay there, not even moving, not even thinking, just sprawled out on the bed, cocooned in the icy, wet sheets. I’d had a dream that night. In the dream, I was running, barefoot, naked, sweaty. My feet were on fire from the thorns and stones, my skin was numb from the chill of the … Continue reading Constriction →

Wonder’s Witness 2: The Worst Lodging in Town

People can find me in the most unexpected of places. Sometimes they find me in the familiar places, other times they see me in the midst of the daily grind. I’ve met people time after time, in the most mundane, the most ordinary, the most empty of places. Might I add that this isn’t necessarily … Continue reading Wonder’s Witness 2: The Worst Lodging in Town →

My Favorite Dream

One night, I was lying in bed, staring up at the ceiling of my room. I’d learned recently that matter is mostly empty space. As I stared up at the ceiling, I thought of this. That solid barrier was not nearly as solid as one would think. I thought about the gravity that rooted me … Continue reading My Favorite Dream →

Trees

Sometimes you really click with people. Sometimes a particular group will always seem to like you on first sight. Some do it with older people, some with the opposite gender, I do it with trees. What can I say? I’m a tree charmer. I’ll say “Hello” to a tree, and I’ll usually hear its voice, … Continue reading Trees →

Anger

I’ve always taken a sort of pleasure in rage. Adrenaline junkies usually get their rush by getting scared, I get mine by getting angry. It’s always made me feel powerful, like I could crush the subjects of my anger with my bare hands, or even through my sheer force of emotion. Not to mention, it’s … Continue reading Anger →