The Curious Case of Rebecca Murdoch: Part 5, The Road to Nowhere

Getting this story down on paper isn’t exactly a pleasant experience, but I at least thought that I remembered all of the details. I thought that I remembered everything there was to know. I guess, in a sense, I was right. However, as I started to write this down, going back over some of these … Continue reading The Curious Case of Rebecca Murdoch: Part 5, The Road to Nowhere →

The Curious Case of Rebecca Murdoch: Part 4, Down the Rabbit Hole

My phone trembled, drenched in sweat from my palms and my cheek. My body felt hot and cold all at the same time, and it took me all of the will I could muster to say, “Oh. That must be quite a shock.” “How did you know he was shocked?” for the last time, she … Continue reading The Curious Case of Rebecca Murdoch: Part 4, Down the Rabbit Hole →

The Curious Case of Rebecca Murdoch: Part 3, A Friendly Chat

I don't remember much of the journey that followed, mostly because there was nothing to remember. I was thrown into what was probably the back of a van, hitting my head pretty hard on the floor. I don't think I was concussed, but my head throbbed with pain nevertheless. Based on the sounds I heard … Continue reading The Curious Case of Rebecca Murdoch: Part 3, A Friendly Chat →

The Curious Case of Rebecca Murdoch: Part 2, A Night of Surprises

“Yeah?” A raspy, grouchy voice said. My grip on my phone tightened, despite my sweating. “Uh… Alex Murdoch?” “That’s me. And you would be?” “Right, um, Jennings, Dr. Jennings. Your daughter came to see me just today-” “Who, Rebecca?” “Yeah, Rebecca.” I’m not sure, but I think I heard him mumble something about approval. “How … Continue reading The Curious Case of Rebecca Murdoch: Part 2, A Night of Surprises →

The Chord

The following is an advertisement published on January 18th, 2023 Union Technicolour Twilight Reunion Concert Free of Charge May 4th, Fairview Park, Metron OR, U.S.A. The following is an entry from the diary of one Dr Stephen Rourke Jamuary 18th, 2023 I was right! They all said I was crazy. They still do, but I … Continue reading The Chord →

MUSE

I’d heard about it before, but I never thought I’d need it. I thought that MUSE was for hacks and bores who couldn’t have an original thought with a gun to their heads. But, it seems that I was the biggest bore and the hackiest of hacks, because I had absolutely no clue what to … Continue reading MUSE →

Georgia Gray

Calmly, Georgia Gray drew the needle from her arm. One push on a button, and it withdrew into its little plastic cylinder. Georgia set the needle aside, and reached for the secret drawer in her desk. Her head was already beginning to spin from the drug, so she had to choose quickly if she wanted … Continue reading Georgia Gray →

The Stranger in a Subjective Land: Pt 2

Adrian landed on the ground in front of the stranger, who stuck out his hand in greeting. Reluctantly, Adrian shook it. "Adrian, you're anxious." the man said matter-of-factly. "Why?" Adrian couldn't help but shudder at how easily the stranger had read him. "I'm fine!" he said far too enthusiastically. The stranger gave him a look … Continue reading The Stranger in a Subjective Land: Pt 2 →

Pilgrim’s Plight: A Slaughterhouse Story

My name is Yon Yonson, I work in Wisconsin, I work at a lumbermill there. The people I meet when I walk down the street, They say, ‘What’s your name?’, And I say, My name is Yon Yonson, I work in Wisconsin… That was the song that was playing in the veterans’ hospital in Placid, … Continue reading Pilgrim’s Plight: A Slaughterhouse Story →

Bosses

Queen_Braava walked into the chamber, her dragon companion close behind.“Is this where they used to fight you?” she asked.“Oh, yes, it was horrible. Every time one of your kind came in here, I’d appear, fight, maybe win (until they respawned), maybe lose (and still have to fight again). At least you were just a puppet … Continue reading Bosses →