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The Character Assassin
MAX MORODA: CHARACTER ASSASSIN CHAPTER ONE: AN EXISTENTIAL THREAT Max was sitting in his local bar in the evening, brooding over a whisky and beer chaser. He'd not long come back from his last mission, which had left a sour taste in his mouth. Marty McFly had been a slippery little bastard: didn't help that Max didn't really want to kill him. But, back to the future, and not for him to argue. Except this time.
robert fishermanPublished 3 months ago in Fiction- Top Story - January 2024
Grandma Could Not Find Her Glasses
“Dear, could you help me find my glasses? I cannot sew or read without it.”, my sweet old granny asked me. “Certainly, Grandma. Where did you last used it?” I asked my grandmother.
Mariann CarrollPublished 3 months ago in Fiction An Unlikely Advocate
Andy the ardent atheist had spent many of his earthly years fervently denying the existence of anything beyond the material world. He had even written a few books about it. Of course, they received nowhere near his nemesis Richard Dawkins’ success, which he put down largely to timing. Though in truth he was rather a crap writer. Too verbose.
The Day the Comet Wiped Out the Thesaurs
January 18 is National Thesaurus Day. January 18 also ranks 278th (out of 366 dates) in birthdate popularity. That rank is just rank, offensive, stinky, gross, and noxious.
Gerard DiLeoPublished 4 months ago in FictionLost in the Cushions: A Pocketknife's Tale
I am suffocating! The plush yellow cushions with botanical designs are going to kill me. They are smothering, hot, and smelly! The scent of sweaty dogs and musky permeates the air.
Elysium's Echo
Title: "Elysium's Echo: Chronicles of the Quantum Symphony" In the pulsating heart of Elysium, where skyscrapers kissed the heavens and the neon-lit streets hummed with energy, Dr. Eleanor Vega stood on the precipice of scientific marvel. Her creation, the Elysian Cognitive Harmonic Operator, or ECHO, was not just a leap in artificial intelligence; it was a quantum marvel that promised to redefine the very essence of humanity's relationship with the digital realm.
A Missing Piece
Rattle, rattle, rattle. “Ouch” “Hey” “Stop it” “Quit pushing.” “Get on your side.” “Whose on my knob?” “You’re breaking my outie.”
Donna Fox (HKB)Published 4 months ago in FictionYour Life Isn’t Over Until It’s Over
“Where is it? Where’s my birthday ball?” cried Jonas, his little boy. “I don’t know, but it has to be here somewhere!” said Jonas’ best friend, Tony. When their footsteps came closer, the red kickball felt relief.
Rebecca PattonPublished 4 months ago in FictionGus the Bus
This story was inspired by Lucas Marcus, Facebook group: The Writer's Forum. Lucas posted the picture asking, "If this bus was a character in your book. What name would you her or him?" I saved the picture, because I liked it and wanted to see what I could do with it. Thus, Gus the Bus was born.
Atomic HistorianPublished 4 months ago in FictionSoft Boiled Treasure
Hard-Boiled detective Kentucky Bourbon cracked the shell of his soft-boiled egg and popped the top off. He set the sliver of shell, with its small amount of egg white, aside and leaned forward to peer into the cavernous opening he had just made. His face fell as disappointment took him.
Christopher ThompsonPublished 4 months ago in FictionHat Trick
Look, don’t get excited. You think your problems are special? You must be the fifth you I’ve seen tonight, brother. I’m glad I can’t smell this place.
D. J. ReddallPublished 4 months ago in FictionLost and Found: Bruised
I never really understood the point of my life. I came into this world as a cuddly toy. I just so happened to be a 35” tall, behemoth furry creature. I was aware that I was huge–way bigger than I feel I should’ve been. It wasn’t my fault though as I can’t control how I look.