Bill Coomer
Bio
I'm a real fan of Victorian Era crime stories and mysteries. Interests include theatre, music, literature, movies, TV and sports. I will share a broad range of subject matters in my writing and look forward to all of your feedback.
Stories (10/0)
The Martian - Getting Home
NASA astronauts go to Mars to perform experiments but quickly leaves the planet because of rough weather. An injured crew member is apparently dead and abandoned. Ridley Scott's blockbuster "The Martian" leaves lots of doubts if a rescue may succeed. Thankfully it only took $108 million to do find out.
By Bill Coomer8 months ago in Critique
The Mischievous G-Man
Don’t think for a second that every fairy tale you’ve heard is the actual history of the event. As a matter of fact, very few will hold up to a real examination of the facts. One of those tales, The Gingerbread Man, has been so falsely portrayed it is a wonder it has lasted so long. Let’s get to the real story and fix this tale for good.
By Bill Coomer9 months ago in Fiction
Good...Morning
The sun momentarily blinded Leo as the ceiling gave way to the floor above. It had been a long time waiting and second guessing whether this plan would work. But after recruiting specialists he needed and deciding the exact moment to pull off the heist, he was just moments away from success.
By Bill Coomer11 months ago in Fiction
Tall Tail
Tall Tail How can you retrain a beaver? “I told you I’m not going in there. It’s dark and it smells bad.” Gerald stood on his back feet rubbing his nose with his furry paws. “It’s different when it’s the home you dug with your own claws. All beavers don’t have the strict countenance I do. Have you even seen Phil lately?”
By Bill Coomerabout a year ago in Fiction
Lightning...Strike
Jesse took a deep breath after climbing down from the attic in his suburban home. The modest brick house in Davenport, Iowa had been his home since returning from the war and marrying Delores in 1944. They were the proud parents, sometimes, of their two sons who were both now in high school. Good kids but into everything at this age.
By Bill Coomerabout a year ago in Fiction