World History
“Mr. Brenham, how come Russia is at war with Ukraine?” “Patty, you’re supposed to be doing your quiz. And why are you asking a question about world history in math…
Fiction
Motorcycle Lizards Unite!
HOW CAN WE BE HUMBLE? We are the fastest racers alive on the fastest two-wheeled rocket ships in the galaxy. We need to lean on our brakes to let lightning…
Employee Review
Trinity wasn’t the kind of girl who would readily take “no” for an answer. “Mr. Jones, I really need a raise and besides, I’m the best worker in the warehouse.”…
Pleasure and Pain in Phoenix
If pleasure and pain are two sides of the same coin, at some point, they may flip. Some of us may consider our personal pain to be greater than others…
Surviving Another Day
There was only one way this would end. That’s the problem with getting backed into a corner. Even though where I was temporarily staying should have been unknown to anyone…
Last Flight to Philly
Rory didn’t know it, but this was his last time flying to Philadelphia. Which could be considered a good thing for someone who didn’t like flying. Or Philly. Or winter….
Reminiscence
Waiting. Frustration. Brittany stepped back into the warm, rural home. “What’s taking dad so long?” Her mom was unconcerned. “The snow probably slowed him.” “That truck will go through anything…