The Ceiling
I’ve probably mentioned it already, but y’know, it’s that time of year again. And, honestly, I only met him twice. But my…
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We moved into the flat above the butcher's two months ago. It was a step down from our old place; John lost…
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Long Time No See
It had been at least three years since I had last seen John. I wondered if "best friend" was still applicable, given…
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The Monkey’s Paw
I. Without, the night was cold and wet, but in the small parlour of Laburnam Villa the blinds were drawn and the…
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Red Lights on the Highway
All this started when I got up to some of the usual fresh out of high school shenanigans by making a plan…
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It’s been about seven months since I signed my year long lease for this shithole apartment. I don’t think I’ll be making…
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The Retired Librarian
In the wake of negotiations with the teacher’s union, the school authorities reached the decision that perhaps it was time for Ms.…
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Non Dormire
A MAN’S HOME is his castle. That’s what they say. Do you know what a castle is? A fortress that’s supposed to…
Read NowThe Final Optimization
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Homecoming
Ryan slammed his back against the wall and slowly slid down, sitting on the bathroom floor. The iron-like smell of blood filled…
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On reflection, it was probably for the best that they didn't tell us the world was ending.The panic would have been unbelievable.…
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The Pale Harlequin
The rain from the previous night had cleared up, leaving a damp, heavy silence over the suburbs. In a different house, miles…
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The Acheron Pines
August 12th – Morning I don’t know why I’m writing this down, or if anyone will ever read it. Maybe it’s for…
Read NowBreaking Resolutions
Year after year, after year. Resolutions are made and broken in moments. “I’ll start tomorrow.” “I have plenty of time to finish.”“Oh…
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Expires October 31st
It was October 26th, and I was at the supermarket grabbing a few things I would need for Halloween, before it closed.…
Read NowCase File 23-DELTA (leaked)
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Night World
It’s my oldest memory. I’m standing in dad’s office, books are raining from the shelves as the ground shakes under my feet.…
Read NowThe Beloved One: Smiling Corpse
Brookings, Curry County, Oregon.December 2019. My colleague had been missing for a week. He’d been isolating himself for days, ignoring my calls,…
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The Forest Clearing
I started playing VRChat about two months ago. I picked it up out of desperation; I had lost a good friend a…
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