(Black screen. Small drips reverberate, a cave may be imagined. Red lights pop out from around an undistinguished corner. First one, then 3, now five; of varying heights. They aren’t bright, but glow brighter each second. They bounce a bit, dancing without choreography. A sense that the lights are coming toward you is derived in […]
Read more "Final Exam, with a Pop Quiz"Emma was a tree, standing twisted and old on an African plain. The orange sun slid down a grapefruit colored sky as a pride of lions padded gently besides her. A majestic father with his gal and 2 cubs. Peering out from eyes embedded in the rigged bark, she focused intently on papa lion’s face until […]
Read more "An Unexpected Detour"The first mission I ever got was a complete crock. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t blame the agency (much), and would’ve done the same in their shoes, but being in my shoes? Man. Just get a load of this nonsense: mission: infiltrate a highly sensitive finance office; gather intel on recent disappearances of three, high-profile VPs parameters: time […]
Read more "555-Word Spygame"When the first train of the day pulled into the station, a man stepped off and walked with purpose in his stride. He wore a grey fedora and carried no bag. When the alarm clock went off in a luxury apartment, a woman sprang out of bed. She took a shower, put on some clothes, and had coffee. She […]
Read more "500-Word Thriller"A subito crescendo of light knocked me to the ground entirely; my every sense was overwhelmed. Once my eyes adjusted to the scene, it was my brain to be toppled, as there before me was a scene of something out of only fantasy and film. An entirely marble room, the size of a basketball court, with […]
Read more "Artificial Intelligence, Part 4 (of 10)"[still black screen] Man Yes, sir… No, sir… as a matter of fact, he did show. Wasn’t much of an entrance, to be quite hon-… oh, right, sorry sir… 3 hours… right… yes, sir. Norman out. Sorry. Woman It’s fine. … Work call? Man Yeah, you could say that. Why do you ask? Woman Oh, […]
Read more "Train"Leaving my room, I felt warm. Warm wool clothing felt great in late November. The lights in the hallway buzzed with a hum that was heavy on the treble, but it was somewhat calming at the moment. This could be a great night. Great friends, good food, in a place that some might call exotic. […]
Read more "As If In Flame – A Scene"It was junior year that was to add depth to my experience. I chose to study abroad in probably the best country for anyone as obsessed with medieval history and lore as myself: Scotland. My three months there were filled with castles and craig, and core moments to consider my profession. I’ll never forget the […]
Read more "Stokes Hall of Darkness: 1-2, “The Stones Grew Strange”"Boston, Massachusetts. 2008. With every new season comes a life change. For me it was college. As I rode comfortably in the back of my parents SUV, I held on to my welcome packet and felt the firm, warm feeling of resolution. I had made it to Boston, to the school of my dreams, and […]
Read more "Stokes Hall of Darkness: 1-1, “A Hopeful Start”"Why? The only question I can muster up right now is this, for I know where I am and how I got here. I just need to know why. With every crack of lightning I shuddered, as the room was illuminated but for an instant. I kept expecting any sort of spectre or demon to […]
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