Dad was on big important phone calls all the next day, with bankers I think. Mr. A. Tranjay had said at dinner that his work would be done soon, and that was quicker than anyone […]
Category: Fiction
(Fiction) Attack of the Venom Wasps
“Fuck, Vernal, you smell like dish soap.” Vernal turned to the big man next to him. Then he looked at the well-endowed brunette. Then he turned back to his drink. “And you smell like a […]
(Fiction) The Phantom Shore
When he finished gathering the bones, he settled back onto the stool, which suggested we were not yet ready to leave. “Now what?” I asked. “We wait,” he said flatly. I hadn’t expected that. It […]
(Fiction) The Empire is Full of Dicks
[Grand Moff Tarkin, Darth Vader, and an unnamed Admiral wait outside the Death Star meeting room.] You tell him. wheez I’m not going to tell him. Don’t look at me. If I tell him, it’s […]
(Fiction) The View From Space
Here’s another one: Those who don’t study the past are doomed to repeat it. That might be true, but if so, none of you would know. You all don’t study the past. You study the […]
(Fiction) Knock Knock Knock
With his dying hand, Wilm left me all his worldly possessions. His creditors took the bulk, including everything of any real value, although I understand it covered less than one tenth of his balance. I […]
(Fiction) In the Forest of Dusk
“Can I ask you something?” I said after a long silence. “Only if I know the answer,” he replied, eyes closed. “I wouldn’t want to disappoint a woman of your stature.” A carpet of gray […]
