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Horrified Hope
by Jason Ray Williamson ONE I remember vividly when the six o’clock news carried the story. Since I was the reporter who wrote it, I had inside information and special access–especially when we were all led into the witness room. I had never watched a man die before–let alone an innocent man. This was how [...]
21Aug2012 | admin | 1 comment | ContinuedTears
by T.K. Wade Timothy Lewis stood near the front door of his house. The seven-year-old clutched firmly to Mr. Grizzly, a black stuffed bear, as he watched his mother step briskly around the house. He was quiet for the most part. Jane Lewis was busy talking on her cell phone, and he did not want [...]
12Aug2012 | admin | 1 comment | ContinuedNo Ordinary Storm
by T.K. Wade As beings of flesh and bone, the human race is mortal. Our ties to the earthly plain are real and apparent. But what might not be so obvious is the other plain that we are all linked to. This is also real, but few ever take notice of it. We often [...]
22Jun2012 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedSandpaper Kisses
by T.K. Wade The prince of Rodopolis: it was he whom so many held with such great regard. He was the son of a good man as well as the subsequent hair to the throne. He was a chance for hope and a beacon for future peace. The people admired and revered him; however, [...]
20Jun2012 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedBlack Tour
by T.K. Wade Chapter 1 Melody stepped up to the mirror and checked her dress for wrinkles. Perfect. It was a pretty blue dress given to her by her mother. The thirty-six year old, brunet woman posed and smiled blissfully. Very pretty, she thought. Her eyes looked down to a picture sitting on the [...]
5Jun2012 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Return
by T.K. Wade Rile sat unusually still within the barracks of Castle Rodopolis. He seemed tense and unable to think clearly. The fight against the Black Circle had had little to no success over the last few months; however, the newly trained dragon-riders had found one of their camps, and orders had gone out [...]
29May2012 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Dark Place
By Chip R. Yde “Tommy you need help.” Megan told him. It was not the first time. “I’m fine.” Tommy answered into the receiver. “Real help.” Megan continued. “Like a psychologist or something.” “Psychiatrist.” It took both of Tommy’s hands to make his next drink. He shifted the phone closer to his mouth with [...]
28May2012 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedTemple of the Life-Giver
by Donald White They moved through thick foliage, hacking away at the clinging vines. The heat of the jungle bore down upon them and they were dripping with perspiration. Frank Dalton led the expedition, joined by his brother Jesse. The rest of the group consisted of: Pete Jenkins, the former prospector who never missed [...]
21May2012 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Face in the Mirror
by Donald White Sunlight glinted off the blue water, as Drake dipped his net into it. He bent over, sweat glistening on his skin. He had a muscular physique, with dark hair and eyes. As he leaned down to skim the surface of the water, while gripping the long handle… Jenna let out a sigh. [...]
20May2012 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedCut
By T.K. Wade “Part 1” Kate and Cindy were nearly half a mile outside of Darkwood in the northwestern region of the country. They were both seventeen-year-old girls and were the best of friends. The two of them had bundled up because it had been getting pretty cold in the late fall months, [...]
14May2012 | admin | 2 comments | ContinuedThe Imaginist: The Other Guest
By T.K. Wade Mary Ann Mathews quietly sat on a little, wooden stool. She had been staring outside of the window of her newly acquired bedroom for quite some time. It had been very stormy that night, and the thunderclaps had kept the poor girl awake. She sighed and watched as the water quickly ran [...]
10May2012 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Regulators
by Chip R. Yde The black armored car made its way across Gateway Bridge. The eight souls on board left the safety and comfort of the domed city behind. The Dome blocked out the horizon behind the vehicle. Besides being mankind’s greatest technological achievement it was also the largest structure ever constructed. Having the color [...]
29Apr2012 | admin | 2 comments | ContinuedThe Hound
by Donald White The wind beat incessantly against the windshield as the car hurtled through the night. Linda gripped the steering wheel with both hands, staring out into the darkness. She realized there were no other cars on the road. A profound sense of loneliness could be felt, along with a growing sense of [...]
28Apr2012 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Imaginist
by T.K. Wade In the dark space between fantasy and reality lies the imagination. It is a wild, untethered and often corrupt realm. The slightest spark could ignite the creation of many beautiful things. However, that same spark could just as well bring about darkness and chaos. But what if the boundary between the real [...]
25Apr2012 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Golden City
by Donald White In dreams, he could soar: free from the burdens of everyday life, released from the confinement of ordinary existence. Not Detective Joe Thompson. Not Mr. Joe Thompson, husband and father, just plain Joe. And the living in dreams was without the drudgery and monotony of the real world. There was peace [...]
20Apr2012 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Ruler of the Elves
by Scot Walker Giornale de Napoli Friday September 3, 1943 MORE CHILDREN DISAPPEAR by Mario Lorenzo, Senior Staff Editor ____________________________ Seventeen more children have disappeared since1 September. The Giornale de Napoli first reported these alarming events on 10 July (also read the previous articles of 23 July; 3 August; 9 August; [...]
18Apr2012 | admin | 1 comment | ContinuedThe Golden City
By Donald White In dreams, he could soar: free from the burdens of everyday life, released from the confinement of ordinary existence. Not Detective Joe Thompson. Not Mr. Joe Thompson, husband and father, just plain Joe. And the living in dreams was without the drudgery and monotony of the real world. There was peace there, [...]
16Apr2012 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedVengeance and Valor
By Donald White Vorim swore under his breath, staring towards the mouth of the cave. Out there, the enemy waited, the fading light of day illuminating slanted green eyes peering back at him. Up until recently, Vorim had never been the prey for such as these: dark elves. They were olive-skinned, but without the regal [...]
16Apr2012 | admin | 2 comments | ContinuedThe Outbreak
By Joel J. Wittnebel Roger stared into the fire willing himself not to yell, they had already been doing enough of that today. Vanessa sat on the blanket beside him with her face illuminated by the orange light of the fire, he could tell she was doing the same thing. They had been married for [...]
7Mar2012 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Creation of a God
By Mike Zakrajsek My name is Arthur Vaughn, and I am a god. I’m not the “God” everyone prays to. I’m not delusional. Make no mistake, though, I am a god. I have the power. I control life and death. You might be wondering what I mean. I’ll tell you. To explain my transformation into [...]
1Mar2012 | admin | 5 comments | ContinuedSand and Sky
By Mike Zakrajsek There was absolutely nothing I could do but squeeze my eyes shut when the sand blew. I had already accepted the fact that I was going to die a gruesome, sloppy death, and soon. I had accepted that a couple hours before, judging by the progression of the blazing sun across [...]
26Feb2012 | admin | 7 comments | ContinuedWatched
By Scot Walker Charlie was more than morose that final Monday morning. As a mid-level manager, he was the man in charge of hiring security guards for the Cooksey Management Company and it seemed to him that his nightmares would never end. As he lingered on the Washington beltway in a six-mile backup, his stomach [...]
18Feb2012 | admin | 6 comments | ContinuedSecond Chances: Simple Simon
By Justin Zipprich Simon had no idea where he was. The house seemed very familiar, he just couldn’t place why. The odd thing was that he had lived in this house for over 25 years. A beautiful voice emulates from an upstairs bathroom, he is drawn to it. As he climbs the stairs, they seem [...]
8Feb2012 | admin | 1 comment | ContinuedRed Hour
By Jeremy Wright He flicked Genghis Kahn on the nose. He gently massaged Cleopatra’s breast. He even traveled across the red plains of Mars without a protective suit. Each night Harold Westcott did the same boring routine. The night watch duty at the museum was one of the dullest occupations he had ever subjected himself [...]
12Jan2012 | admin | 10 comments | ContinuedTHE CAGE
By Dr. Mel Waldman I live in a cage ten stories below Grand Central Station. My master used to lock the cage and disappear for days. He left no food or water. Now, each morning when I wake up, I find food and water and discover he’s left the cage unlocked. What shall I do? [...]
30Dec2010 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedLeon and the Bear
by Daniel Wolff Leon was on his way home late one night when he saw the bear sticking out of a snowdrift. It was a rotten bitch of a winter already and it wasn’t even winter yet – it was barely November and the streets were deep in dirty snow. It squeaked under his boots [...]
27Dec2010 | admin | 2 comments | ContinuedSunset at Mallory Square
By Dr. Mel Waldman In ancient times, I watched the sunset at Mallory Square in Key West. While I gazed at the exquisite, surreal dreamscape that engulfed me, I felt the heat of the glorious sun, my spirit moved by its majestic beauty. But its red sunset drove me mad too. Couldn’t bear the pain [...]
24Nov2010 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedCUL-DE-SAC
By Dr. Mel Waldman Detective Charles Ross, a rotund middle-aged man, went off duty at 11:30 P.M. He drove to Coney Island to get franks and fries at Nathan’s. He devoured them. At 11:50 P.M., he heard about a robbery on his police radio. He headed north to Mermaid Avenue and then west on Mermaid. [...]
19Nov2010 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Old Monastery
By Dr. Mel Waldman For years, I’ve heard rumors about the old monastery hidden in an antediluvian forest. The kids in my neighborhood know I’m a writer and collector of weird stories. Well, the tale about the old abandoned monastery is strange and creepy. It belongs in Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Trust me. Ensconced [...]
18Oct2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued