The old man sat quietly in the corner of the coffeeshop, his eyes wandering over the handful of patrons that had dared to venture from their homes on this cold winter’s day. The customers sat in pairs drinking their teas and sipping their cappuccinos and frappes, relishing the comforting warmth of their drinks. The coffeeshop … Continue reading The Time Watcher
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At the Sign of the Rabbit
He first met her when he was ten years old. He was riding his bike down a sun-bathed sidewalk one day in late August, his imagination on fire with the thrill of his speed and the rush of the wind on his face. The air was cool, the scent of sunbaked leaves hinting at the … Continue reading At the Sign of the Rabbit
The Job
For Emma Tika won’t be pleased, the woman thought to herself as she weaved her way through the crowd. Conversations in a dozen different languages swirled around her but she didn’t have time to eavesdrop. Flickering lanterns swayed overhead in the hot, electric breeze. Somewhere in the artificial atmosphere, a storm was brewing. It’s not … Continue reading The Job
The Maskless
New Paradise Health Sector 482B Access Level: RESTRICTED She couldn’t see. That was the first thing she realized upon waking. She couldn’t see, and her head was throbbing. Something was making her nose itch. Blood? Blinking back tears at the pain that washed over her face, she took a deep breath, doing her best to … Continue reading The Maskless
The Poncho Thief
For John The moon shone down as a solitary figure rode along a narrow trail. His eyes glinted in the faint light as he peered out at the dark pines. The trees surrounded him as they clung to the side of the foothills, reaching toward the heavens in an attempt to rival the height of … Continue reading The Poncho Thief
The Strange Case of Ravenhart Manor
For Jane “Honey needs it!” Miss Charlotte Kingsley glanced over from where she had been examining a new dress that was prominently displayed in the window of Madam Hudson’s Fine Gowns. Her friend Annabella Cole gaped past her to where a very odd couple were looking into the window of the milliner’s shop. The woman … Continue reading The Strange Case of Ravenhart Manor
The Amusing Misadventures of Helpful Paul
For Paul Paul Davidson did not have a typical childhood. For one thing, his family had cows. Lots of them. Being dairy farmers was more than an occupation for Mr. and Mrs. Davidson. It was their vocation, their life, and their all-encompassing passion. Mr. Davidson loved cows. Mrs. Davidson loved cows. If there was a … Continue reading The Amusing Misadventures of Helpful Paul
The Suiting of Lady Loopy Lilliputian
In the first day of the fourth year of the reign of Doofalon III, King of the Hoptoads, Lord of the Pond, and Supreme Warlord over the Action Figures, the Second Suitor of Lady Loopy Lilliputian tripped and broke his nose upon a rock shaped like a mushroom. He had been pacing stiffly along the … Continue reading The Suiting of Lady Loopy Lilliputian
I, Sixtus
Wearily, I topped the crest of the hill and gazed down upon a dark plain of desolation. The mountains behind me now, I set my face toward the west, regarding the land before me. The sun was veiled by the same grey clouds that I had witnessed for the past three days. A light breeze … Continue reading I, Sixtus
The Final Hours of London
Andrew McGreevy stood on the balcony of the Royal University, gazing out over the smog-covered rooftops of London. He fingered the top of his sword cane, a gift from his friend and mentor, Professor William Shackleton. His wedding ring clinked musically against the metal knob. Clara. The young man sighed, surveying the destruction on the outskirts … Continue reading The Final Hours of London
Aidan Jones 