Microfiction
Let Not the Luddite Rule
Challenges to the businesses is what business was about to Lecter Ving. He knew that switchboard operators had been phased out by the smartphone and all the technology that led up to them. The color of charcoal, he clasped his cufflinks and headed towards the office in his Goulding Flight Path model.
By Skyler Saundersabout a year ago in Fiction
Man vs. Nature
Wind swirled through blades of grass, creating a cacophony of whistles. Grasshoppers flitted about, flinging themselves over my face. Birds floated on the undulating wind, chirping with excitement as they chased each other. As I peered through the leaves of the magnificent white oak, an acorn dropped on my forehead. I rubbed my forehead an irritation at the interruption and met the eyes of a curious squirrel. It turned its head slightly as I shook my fist up at it. I picked up the acorn and threw it back, hitting the squirrel. “Nailed it!” I yelled.
By Mason Waltersabout a year ago in Fiction
A Fateful Battle
The rising of the dawn meant Eloise would take the mark of El Roi, her god. With her sword in one hand and her fiery dagger in the other, Eloise looked out towards Babylon. Men and women of all ages kneeled behind her as she donned her golden helm. She lifted the sword next to her face as it gleamed with glory from above. “CHARGE,” Eloise cried as she ran toward the gates of the wicked city. Enemies fell before Eloise’s blades, but when Queen Jezebel came before her with a flaming spear, Eloise hesitated and could only say, “Mom?”
By Mason Waltersabout a year ago in Fiction