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Just a Cuppa
Jarred from my sleep by the shrill exclamation of my alarm, I dazedly swipe the disable option from my watch, feeling immediate relief at the resulting absence of noise. I grumble (just another part of my daily routine) then shuffle into my boots/stilettos/[texture not found] slippers and meander to the bathroom. I perform my morning ablutions, brushing my teeth while the video game visage peers back at me through lidded, groggy eyes. I chuckle; my ability to visualize is ordinarily non-existent. I must be more tired than I thought.
By Chris Walker2 years ago in Humor
Tiny Knight in A Skirt
My name is Elina, I’m seventeen years old, and today may have been the weirdest day of my whole life. First, I was helping my mother around the barnyard. Not that easy when you’re around five inches tall and all the animals are bigger than you. But I make it work the best that I can. As I carry around a large needle to defend myself. Mother insisted upon that one. And as I was getting this system set up to feed the pigs. It’s a set up that involves some twine, nails, and a lot of arm strength for me.
By Raphael Fontenelle2 years ago in Humor
The Mundane and the Fabulous
I’m mopping the lobby like it called me fat in high school. If I scrub hard enough, maybe I can erase not just the stains but the entire sorry existence of the Sandstone Suites—this motel-shaped purgatory where hope checks in and dignity sneaks out with the minibar.
By Iris Obscura2 years ago in Humor
The Garbage Chute Incident
Ted’s day had been perfectly ordinary up until the moment he threw the trash bag down the garbage chute. He had done this countless times before—open the metal hatch, toss, listen for the distant thud below— you can hear everything from the second floor. Simple. Routine. Nothing remarkable.
By Ashley Ball2 years ago in Humor
May The Cakes be with You
"What the hell are you munching on now? The play's about to start!" Rosie whispered harshly at Robert and scowled. "That hippy parent with the dreads was selling homemade Rocky Road," Robert replied. "Oh, don’t be such a misery luv, it all goes towards the school funds."
By Simon Aylward2 years ago in Humor
Free Market Man Returns. Top Story - March 2025.
Listen to the audio version on Spotify (starts at 6:05): (Available on all major platforms—full list) *** Fresh from his battle with the Bureaucracy Brothers, Free Market Man patrols the skies over America, the shining city built on a hill of U.S. dollars (and a few dead laborers).
By Stephen A. Roddewig2 years ago in Humor
How to Survive a Horror Movie: A Practical Guide for People Who Actually Want to Live
Look, if I ever find myself in a horror movie, I already know I’m making it to the end credits. Why? Because unlike 90% of these characters, I have common sense. If you’re reading this, congratulations—you now have a survival guide. Take notes.
By Olayinka Atiyeye2 years ago in Humor
