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Granites and Schists

“Behold! The granites and schists of my dark and stubborn country,” said Igor, looking out of the window at the crowd below. I looked at Svetlana. “The people are dumb as rocks,” she explained. She rolled her eyes and slumped onto the couch. “And twice as stubborn!” yelled Igor, turning away from the window, “TheyContinue reading “Granites and Schists”

Winter Snows

“You can’t go out like that,” yelled Rebecca from the doorway as I was heading out. It was late fall. The air had turned crisp and the leaves began their descent to cover lawns, roadways and forest floors. “I shalln’t be gone long.” “Shalln’t? Going on an adventure Mr. Frodo?” she said mockingly. I justContinue reading “Winter Snows”

Summer face/ Winter Eyes

The rain fell lightly like the sky was holding back tears. I stood face upturned, letting the falling water mix with my freely flowing tears. Dark stains on my suit where rain and tears fell appeared as bullet wounds. Mortal injuries to fabric and soul. She was gone. The official cause: heart failure, unofficial: oldContinue reading “Summer face/ Winter Eyes”

Hip, Hop & Bounce

New York City. 1983. The city that never sleeps, though she may spit on your lapel if you piss her off. The air was thick and humid in the summer, the yellow fog that rubs its back upon the window-panes was either the pollution or a bum reliving himself, either way you woke up wantingContinue reading “Hip, Hop & Bounce”

Nothing & Everything

“The future gathers in vine, bush, and tree: Persimmon, walnut, loquat, fig, and grape,” said Professor Manwani, each fruit corresponding to a different terminal. He walked by checking the output on each screen. “You really think quantum computing is the future huh Professor?” asked Pete. “Not just quantum computing, quantum engineering, quantum biology. The worldContinue reading “Nothing & Everything”

Black Days like Bright Ones

“Join us,” motioned the emperor towards the empty chair.The double meaning was not lost on me, though it may not have been the intent. Here I was among the foulest of humanity. Truly depraved individuals, narcissists most, psychopaths the lot. Join them. Join in the mayhem, the indifference, the debauchery. It would be so easy.IContinue reading “Black Days like Bright Ones”

Catching A Ride

In the back of a Garvlacken waste disposal craft was not where Bobby had pictured himself when he had his morning cup of coffee. Being recruited by the Bogē for what was essentially a suicide mission also was not on his morning mood board but at least it made some semblance of sense. Unlike hisContinue reading “Catching A Ride”

Finding The Face of God

The blazing sun stood in the sky like a sentinel; cold unfeeling, waiting for those under its gaze to die. “Why are we out in this heat?” whined Charley. “We’re getting treasure,” replied Justin. I shook my head. Charley loved to wine and dine the old ladies. That he would sweet talk them out ofContinue reading “Finding The Face of God”

Forever With Unopened Eye

I wiped the dirt from my hands. Well it was done. I just wish it wasn’t so hard on the kids. They loved that cat. I can admit it now, I liked the little fur ball too. I – Aww, shoot. Not again. I watch with a mixture of horror and admiration as the freshlyContinue reading “Forever With Unopened Eye”

Time To Fly

“What are you doing out here?” he asked in a whisper. “Something told the wild geese to fly,” she answered. He looked at her, trying to hide the worry from his eyes. “They do that every year -” “But not at this time. Not now. Something’s different.” He watched her. She stood there looking upContinue reading “Time To Fly”