“Daddy!” Cassiopeia and Casper squealed in unison from the dining table. “Why are you late?” Martha snapped. “These children are driving me crazy!” “Jeez, I’m sorry,” Bruce said, removing his coat and kicking the door closed at the same time.… Continue Reading
“You shouldn’t open with unattributed dialogue.” The lilting, melodic voice tickled my ear. I looked to my left to see a familiar figure wrapped in flowing fabrics of deep red and iridescent gold. She leaned in close to peer over… Continue Reading
A musician was on tour in the south of England and played a little folk club gig in Eastbourne. As often happens that night he was invited to stay at the home of the organisers, an Australian couple, Jayne and… Continue Reading
The Dolphin Dauphin, boss of the High Council of Terrestrial Intelligences, ordered the total evacuation of Earth. “The time’s come,” he whistled. “Sol’s going sub-giant. So get your butts outta there.” Poor Mother Earth was worn out, her mountains eroded… Continue Reading
I had been prayin’ for the role of Mary in the church Christmas pageant. I had a hankerin’ for Mervyn Swank who was playin’ Joseph. But Georgette Raymond, who was my sworn rival on all things artful, got the part.… Continue Reading
“Thing is, I’m a situational smoker. I only have a cigarette when I’m facing a critical situation.” I half listened to the guy’s voice over the shouted chatter, wondering where my friends had wandered to. The club was a happening… Continue Reading
The following are just some of the 109 reviews from CarpenterAdvisor.Com for Doctor Cal’s Custom Cabinets. 4 out of 5 stars The cabinets are awesome. The owner, Doctor Cal (that’s what you call him) gave a really low quote and… Continue Reading
The extra-large jar of honey in the staff kitchen was Toru’s first hint of the coming of the bears. The next day, three of his co-workers were replaced by bears. The bears didn’t join the morning calisthenics program, nor did… Continue Reading
Garry waited patiently at the door as the bell rang. He was tall, taller than most of the adolescents he taught, and had a youthful face. Students were wandering out of their previous classes and through the halls, trying to… Continue Reading
No, you can’t have that water gun. Put it back. I told you, Mommy only brought money for food. Not for toys. Tommy, you put that box down or we’re going right back to the car. I mean it. Sit… Continue Reading