I could hear the teletype winding up before the phone even rang. Picking up the phone, the only thing running through my foggy mind is that this is the 4th call after midnight. Ugh. I slither into my sky blue jumpsuit and slip into my boots. I don’t even bother zipping the boots up. I [...]
The pile of books to be shelved was unbelievable. They had really done it this time, the early shift. Likely, it would be hours before the cart was clean. Hmmm, I guess I’ll start with the fictions since the pain in the ass factor is greatly decreased with those. Abbott, Brumstetter, Brown, Buffett… The first [...]
A little different Flash Fiction today folks. Remember that Flash Fiction by definition is less than 1000 words. I’m at 850 the way it sits and I want YOU to write the ending. Show us your twist prowess and just write the ending in the comments. After a week or so I think I’ll set [...]
I’m a night stocker. Not exactly what I had in mind for myself when I was growing up. I guess I ended up here because the usual career goals didn’t fit. Fireman? Heh. Yeah, I’m all about running into burning buildings. Doctor? Eight-plus years of college – no-thank-you-very-much. Lawyer? Ditto. You could ask if I’m [...]
Note: Before we get into The Good Knight, I wanted to let the loyal “Orb” fans know that for the time being I won’t be publishing any more installments. The story seems to have taken on some life, and at a minimum it is developing into a short story or perhaps a novel. Given future [...]
