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 [...]
Richter was pacing. Back and forth, damn near stomping. Nelson, already keyed up and tightly wound, could only sit in the chair and watch. Ordinarily, the view from Richter’s 14th floor office at One Ocean Boulevard would be serene. Sailboat triangles slowly cutting a swath across Santa Monica Bay always held a fascination for Nelson, [...]
Francois grabbed one of his heavy flannel shirts and knelt down next to the boy. He placed a tentative hand on the boy’s back. It was cold and Aurora’s shivering resonated through Francois’ gentle touch. “Aurora, my God. You’re freezing. Let’s get some clothes on you.” With that, he scooped up the boy and placed [...]
He hesitated, then slowly reached his hands into the fading light of the strange globe that fell from the sky. As his hands penetrated the ethereal light, Francois felt a warmth spread from his hands through his entire body. A sense of peace and calmness overwhelmed his senses and he felt tears streaming down his [...]
