Farendorm strode along the passage, hit boots hammering out his annoyance. Brixa trotted behind, trying to keep up. Farendorm ignored him and kept going, flexing his right hand, ligaments cracking. “Master, slow down…” Brixa murmured. “She’ll know you’re angered if … Continue reading →
Dialog “Gabriel, what you doing?” “Nothing Michael. Why do you always have to pester me?” “I’m not pestering you. That should be obvious by now. You’re drunk again!” “I am not drunk, dammit! I only had three high-balls!” “Three! In … Continue reading →
Kita ran toward the village, the smoke too thick, almost, to breathe through. A stitch stabbed her side, interfering further with her breathing, but she pushed herself forward. The first screams floated toward her on the billowy clouds. They sounded … Continue reading →
“Hedges. Hedges, Wilhelm. Why is it always hedges?” Lars grumbled. “And look!” He pointed with an agitated arm. “Now they are putting hedges next to the trees!” “Calm yourself, Lars. It’s not seemly to get so excited. It’s a beautiful … Continue reading →
Sage Zelyoni thumbed through the huge pile on the table. She looked up, hazel eyes intent. “These are all the same person?” “We believe so, yes,” Captain Kenning confirmed. Sage pulled one from the stack gingerly, holding it by the … Continue reading →
Severed “Janie, you should eat something.” “Mamma, don’t call me Janie. I’m not five!” You know that sigh moms get when they’re pulling their patience from somewhere only angels live? Yeah. That’s the sigh she gave me. “Janice, you need … Continue reading →
I snapped the picture through the car window and sighed. Fourth effing ferret this week! I grabbed the purse through the open window and saw the Lovecraft book. Good Lord. Pseudo-intellectuals are entering the illegal ferret trade? With a pink … Continue reading →
“It’s got me!” Bob howled. The others laughed. Becca stepped forward and gently pried the little lizard’s teeth off Bob’s finger and deposited it, wriggling, into a specimen pouch. “That’s the last one,” Professor Parker said. “Let get back to … Continue reading →
My Thursday Thirteen… 13 Reasons to Visit Chicago 1 – NoonyDuh. 2 – The Art Institute ChicagoOne of the best museums in the country, the Art Institute also has a well-regarded school. 3 – Brookfield Zoo and Lincoln Park ZooSister … Continue reading →
Farmer Brown’s Secret The big man with the fluffy white hair shook his head, mane bouncing. “I don’t know how you do it, Farmer Brown.” Farmer Brett Brown shrugged, and smiled at Bessie. “I don’t either, Mr. Vice President. But … Continue reading →