Homecoming David J.Wing Crows called from the trees above as she stepped amongst the moss and the broken branches. Her feet, never the most stealthy, gave out a warning cry. As she approached the clearing the thatched cottage stood solitary, aching for...
The Wizard’s Dungeon by Sheldon Woodbury The raven haired witch was dragged to the Wizard’s dungeon down crumbling stairs and through shadowy catacombs for refusing the King’s brutal advances. “Punish the ungrateful harlot!” the King had bellowed. But when the...
Dead Man’s Switch Thomas Kleaton Lightning illuminated their mother sprawled on the kitchen tile, several of her teeth islands in a sea of blood. Paul lie passed out in his recliner, a case of empties scattered across the coffee table. Brian, nine, balanced the metal...
Little Dog Died oh Died in the Ditch Thomas Kleaton Joe loped under the radiance of a full moon. A genetically-modified vision of razor-sharp claws, he’d been sent on an assassination mission. Have to end it now, before I transition into something worse… Joe...
Absentee Ballot Thomas Kleaton Although his sight was going, Richard recited his oath of office in the mirror. Susan admired him from her wheelchair, her sagging skin giving the impression of incredible age. He shuffled into the recreational area of their...
Hoodie by Catherine Bader She walks to the window and notices a man outside wearing a black hood that partially covers his face. He lifts his head a fraction to show eyes the color of burning coals. Terrified, she calls the front desk and asked for a security guard...
