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
The Graves Awoke
It was not the light of the sun that woke the Graves, nor the chirping of birds, nor their clocks, internal or otherwise. Rather, it was flashing red and blue lights, and the sound of a hard knock on the front door. Mr Graves was the first to respond, walking up to the door with … Continue reading The Graves Awoke
April Shower
I walked through the town, inhaling the pleasant petrichor scent brought about by the light spring shower. The sky was somewhat overcast, but plenty of sunshine descended through the many gaps. I saw plenty of children playing in the puddles with their parents, and many staying inside, curled up with a cup of coffee and … Continue reading April Shower
The Noise
Deep within the house I huddle, Every sound from outside muddled, I block the sound as best I can As I am what remains of man. I stay in here, forever poised Against the coming of the Noise. However deep in here I hide I hear it echoing outside. I think back on the bygone … Continue reading The Noise
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