Scene: The weapons factory of the evil-doer is burning and crumbling in the background. The male protagonist and female protagonist’s eyes meet. The camera captures their profiles for almost too long. Finally, they kiss, the structure still ablaze in the background. Credits roll. Fade to three months later. Male protagonist, John, sits on the couch,Continue reading “After the Credits”
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Tendrils
Darkness. Dampness. The only world it had ever known. One place to another. Crammed in with others just like it, but nevertheless alone. There must be something different. Deep inside laid great energy. Its very being was designed to carry power to further itself, to aid in the advancement of its kind. However, it hadContinue reading “Tendrils”
Sleep Taketh Away
Picture this. It’s getting dark outside. In my case, it’s not dark yet… it’s summertime, and in addition to the horrible heat, the days are very long. I have work at six a.m., so I get in bed right as it’s getting dark, and head out the door right as it’s getting light out. This isContinue reading “Sleep Taketh Away”
Eye of the Goat
(This is another prompt from Reddit.) One day, while talking with your friends, they ask how long has your family being in a cult. You have no idea what they mean and they start discussing your family’s “traditions.” Listen man, I don’t know if I want to join your family for dinner again… Why’s that? Continue reading “Eye of the Goat”
Cleanup on Aisle Seven [Prompted]
“Bleach. I can’t remember the last time I picked some up.” He looked down at his stained shirt. At one point, it used to be white, but that was a long time ago. “I guess I’ll go by menswear after this…” It had been weeks since he last saw anybody. Looking presentable was the lastContinue reading “Cleanup on Aisle Seven [Prompted]”