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The Oddity Emporium
“Good afternoon, and welcome to the Oddity Emporium. Would you like to simply browse, or are you looking for something in particular?”
By Meredith Harmon3 months ago in Fiction
Violence Begets
"Any last words, cowboy?" "None you'd understand, sodbuster." "Funny. That's Marshall Sodbuster to you. But I meant some last nugget that would help us in the adjudication of the myriad offenses counted against you and your gang. I wasn't asking for penitence."
By Adam Diehl3 months ago in Fiction
You Weren't Supposed to Find Out
“You weren’t supposed to find out.” “Oh? I wasn’t supposed to read my text messages? What, I should’ve ignored it instead? Give you a chance to take my phone and delete it?”
By Luna Jordan3 months ago in Fiction
The Red Herring
The courtroom was standing room only. Reporters from every major newslink crowded in the rear with satcams poised and aimed, the air buzzing with pent up electricity. A solemn hush falling when she arrived, the room turned quiet as a sanctuary of prayer. We all held our breath in the stillness of the precious moments of her passing, the burnished wooden benches elevated to pews by her mere presence.
By John Cox3 months ago in Fiction
The Wannabe Supermodel Rulebook. Honorable Mention in Instructions Included Challenge. Content Warning.
Before we begin, I must be clear: your chances of succeeding in this cutthroat industry are slim to nihilistic nil. Nevertheless, as the head of Models Maximal, I am obligated to outline the 49 rules for overnight success.
By Edward Swafford3 months ago in Fiction
The Immortal Potato
The immortality pill promised eternal power, but a century later, VP's words are sparks of nonsense: "Freedom is a chair with no legs!"
By Pamela Williams3 months ago in Fiction
If You Love Me, You'll Do It
I met Jason when I was five years old. I could say that I loved him from the moment I saw him. He was so handsome to me and I felt in awe by his presence. When they introduced him as the new kid in school, I wanted to be his friend right away. I remember it like it was yesterday. I remember his smile and how he didn't seem shy. He appeared confident and ready to learn. I waved at him and said "hello," before anyone else could even say a word. He sat next to me, and I asked him if he wanted to be friends. He looked so happy as he said, "Yes!"
By Sidney Smith (Sid Smith)3 months ago in Fiction
Let's Don't Do This. Runner-Up in Nothing But Voices Challenge.
"I just can't do this anymore..." "Do what?" What can't you do? Put gas in your own car? I swear to God you make me take care of everything, don't you? You know I'm on my way to work right now but that never stops you from bothering me, does it?"
By Shirley Belk3 months ago in Fiction
The Last Countdown
The new year approaches, and as it does, cherish each second of life. Carpe diem. 🎆 Revellers packed Franklin Street on the evening of December 31st, their steps in sync - though not quite perfectly - with the sound of fireworks.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin3 months ago in Fiction
Berganashio - Chapter 28
Jovie and the three small totters made it back to the waterfall. The totters had refreshed themselves with the cool water. They caught several fish and cooked them over a small fire.
By Rowan Finley 3 months ago in Fiction
Broken Vision. Honorable Mention in Nothing But Voices Challenge.
“Anything else, Lieutenant Colonel Dixon?” “Permission to push forward, General. Our defences are holding, and the enemy is faltering, I believe we could gain an advantage going on the attack."
By Liam Storm3 months ago in Fiction
The Trouble With Interdimensional Travel
So, for Christmas, I got an interdimensional portal machine. It doesn't take up as much room as you might imagine. A little bigger than your average laptop, actually, so it slides under my sofa neatly when I’m not using it. Very safe. Very convenient. There is also a suit, like a wetsuit, but much smaller and thinner. It's extraordinarily stretchy. I roll that up and tuck it in the back of the dresser drawer.
By L.C. Schäfer3 months ago in Fiction