Word count 595 “Good idea to walk by the canal today Roger.” “Right, the weather is great Susie.” “How are your studies going?” “I’m about to finish my thesis.” “What’s the title?” “Traditional magic.” “Did you learn about casting spells and curses? Is there any … Continue reading Mythology
Tag: Stray Branch
Rescued From Aliens
Couldn't afford a Tesla picture Word count 507 I know I’m not the first to wish for a do over or a time machine to change what I’ve done. My fights with wife Betty had become more extreme over little things. Her haircut, me … Continue reading Rescued From Aliens
I Dream Of Satan
Dream piranhas coming to devour me Word count 1020 As a young boy, I was moved from the bedroom that I inhabited with my older sister to the room in the attic that my father had finished. I continually imagined monsters coming up the stairs … Continue reading I Dream Of Satan
Dig
Mine, I mean his weapon of choice Word count 495 I’m a volunteer at Ryon State Park, named after an early settler Aristotle Ryon. I’m a two way guy in that I edit the Ryon Newsletter and do physical work in the park, … Continue reading Dig
Shower Of Power
Before the haunting Word Count 604 I got a great deal on my house. I’d been a renter for years and houses had been out of my reach until I saw a listing for this place. The price was $50,000 under comparables because of … Continue reading Shower Of Power
Welcome
You don't want this ticket Word count 573 Duke woke up in a theatre feeling a bit out of it. He could tell that he had a lot to drink. That must be the reason for his disorientation. He did remember much of the … Continue reading Welcome
Scenes
How will it end? Word count 949 Eight year old Duke Hanley is humiliated when his mother tells him “You’re eight years old and wetting the bed. Maybe you should wear diapers.” The PE teacher says “Sorry nobody picked you for either team. Why … Continue reading Scenes
Die
A part of the formula Word count 545 Duke Hanley, an associate actuary, got his idea while working on a mortality study at Pura Life Company. The underwriting department gave him access to all of the underwriting and claims information for 10,000 insureds to see … Continue reading Die
Doug Hawley 