Cowards and Crows

His hands were long. Knotted and thick, the fingers were like ancient trees, each joint and swollen knuckle bearing the brunt of time. Shaking with…


The Islands Tell of It, Chapter 25: Unaware

Amora made good use of her time in the Stress Ward. She befriended an environmental worker who looked very similar to her, a petite, brown-skinned…


Last One Out Hits the Lights

The reason why the virus went undetected for so long was because it was indistinguishable from the common cold. And because of that, the human…


The Pilgrim’s Digress: Chapter 4

The next morning, Amos arrived at the hall and promptly went to Laurence’s desk. “Have you managed to obtain any further information on the…


Kabuki Rites

Everything changed for me when I got sick. I developed a serious infection at the site of my so-called surgery, performed that fateful afternoon back…


Milites Noctis, Part 1

I. The air smelt of burnt cordite. The squad leader, a solid square of a man named Sgt. Jamison, had shouted “Contact!” He and SAW gunner PFC…


Chase, Part 2

The serpent continued to starve. Several times, she tried to visit the campus and kill a big fat bird, which she managed to drag away from the…


Lake Winnipeg

It was Bertram's fault. He wanted to rent the out of the way place, a waterside cabin on Lake Winnipeg. His family used to go there when he was a…


The Islands Tell of It, Chapter 24: A Funeral

I was alerted by Luther that Wesley Thornton was let go from the Milwaukee authorities and wanted Luther and I to attend Ethan Rathbone’s funeral. I…


Dragon Day (Excerpt)

Toby stood before the mirror, contemplating his penis. It just wasn't as big as he’d like it to be. His face was, he dared to admit, exquisite. His…