Short Story
Strong Evidence. Content Warning.
When the police officers arrived at the school, they first went to the front office and talked with the director for a short time. The secretary then brought them into my office, inside the Computer Lab. They spent a long time with me as I laid out all the facts I knew about the case.
By Alex Torres2 years ago in Fiction
THE PHANTOM HEIST
Chapter 3: Professional Skepticism Captain Diane Walker's office was immaculate—every file aligned at perfect right angles, pens arranged by color, and not a speck of dust on the mahogany desk. The captain herself was equally precise: silver-streaked hair pulled into a tight bun, not a wrinkle on her blazer despite the late hour.
By Shane D. Spear2 years ago in Fiction
Selections from the Grand Bazaar
The Fountainhead office building near the intersection of 55th and Grande in downtown Vargos was unremarkable in almost every way. It looked identical to the other smaller skyscrapers owned by the corporation. It handled the day-to-day business for the world’s largest security firm and firearms manufacturer, and its employees clocked in and clocked out without error each day.
By R.R. Stephenson2 years ago in Fiction
Take The Day
Roger Thorne returned from a meeting and went straight to his office. His secretary, Hillary, was surprised when he told her to cancel the rest of his day. He had important business to attend to and then sequestered himself in his office. It wasn’t like Roger, but as the boss, nobody questioned a change like that.
By Jason Morton2 years ago in Fiction
The Wage Slave’s Manifesto 4 (STORY)
— — Chapter 3 << >> Darkness Beyond The Ice -Volume 2 (Sequel) ### **The Fracture** The Quantum Core’s explosion sends shockwaves through New Corinth. Skyscrapers flicker as the **Corporate Credit System** dissolves into static. Millions watch their DebtTrackers reboot to **“CCS: ERROR”** — a beautiful, terrifying void. In the streets, Enforcer drones short-circuit, and laborers smash Praetorian logos with stolen rifle butts. But freedom is a fragile thing.
By Ethan Cole2 years ago in Fiction
Beneath the Surface. Runner-Up in 500 Word Shockwave Challenge.
On a Friday afternoon, Ruby Dayne had just finished another week of college classes, and as she was on the parking lot heading to her car, Ruby was approached by the dean of her college, Valeria Stanton.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Fiction
