Author, Near Future Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Apocalypse

  • Short Short Story

    Prompt: “Open a Window” ; Write short story in 10 minutes Tomorrow’s Promise The door cracked. They stepped into the square room. The walls were papered with stripes and tiny flowers. No, those were not flowers, they were spots. “You saw that too,” Jack said. “Probably an exploded soda,” Mara said. “Right.” But there was…

  • The Best of Both Worlds

    He learned not to explain what he saw around him. Simultaneous timelines, parallel universes, label it however. As a boy he told his parents about the two worlds. They sent him to a therapist, Who gave him medicine, That made him quiet. Quiet and alone. Over time, he adjusted to his chaotic existence. Living in…

  • Once Upon a Time

    “There’s a glory day for everything, Harry, right? The square here used to be filled with young students, Practicing their moves, all in unison, Beautiful synchrony of humans, wasn’t it? And the race track where the horses kicked up dust as they left the gate, Such electricity in the air as they pounded the ground.…

  • Hope from the Ground

    Sometimes things look bad. In three minutes it was all gone. A rampaging wind howled unmerciful, In its wake, Destruction, sorrow, loss. “Yesterday we were planning our garden. How will we go on?” “You’re upset. I get it. But does our hope rest in things that can be blown away? Look…” Bright red tulips blossomed…

  • Hands Down the Best Dip

    Everyone stopped in their tracks when they saw the chair occupied by the violin. I smiled, keeping quiet. Joey was putting together the last of his famous dip, jalepinos, bacon, grilled onions and cream cheese. The newest rage with his friends. It was Jake who asked first. Not a surprise. “What’s with the lonely ukulele?”…

  • Who’s Laughing Now?

    “So what are we playing?” Dad asked across the card table. “Hearts. We need love around here,” Mom said dealing cards out. “Agreed,” Jordan said. “If you guys loved me you’d let me go.” “You have a full scholarship.” “I’m talking a year as a comedian. I have shows already.” “Finish four at college then…

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