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Welcome. Reading this means you’ve stumbled into my little corner of the internet. It’s home to all the weird, off-the-wall, maybe even slightly creepy stories that tumble out of my head. We’re talking speculative fiction — science fiction, fantasy, horror, etc. — and new content shows up every week (usually on Fridays) so be on …

Alone

Journal of Kiff Porter October 9, 2033 It’s been a really strange day today. Things aren’t working, no one is answering their phone, and I haven’t seen a single soul all day long. Of course, it’s not like see a ton of people on any day, what with Winfield being so small. But today? Today …

The Picture

Image by Валентин Симеонов from Pixabay

Jen was preparing dinner when her daughter, Ellie, looked up from her coloring book and said, “Mama, when is my little brother getting here?” That caught Jen off guard. “Sweetie, you don’t have a little brother.” Maybe she was playing. Ellie loved to pretend and had numerous imaginary friends. “But I will, Mama. You have …

Sure, Grandpa

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Ryan Palmer loved being a grandfather almost as much as he loved telling stories to his great-grandchildren, Seal and Anemone. He heard them coming well before they bounded into the room. They stopped on either side of his chair. “Tell us a story, Grandpa!” Seal demanded. My god, they have so much energy, the old …

Rubik’s Code

“You sure about this?” asked Major Chambers, the day’s duty officer. “It doesn’t look like he’s doing anything except sitting there, rocking.” Amelia Dennis continued watching the man through the one-way mirror. “Just be patient,” she said. “He’s got to settle in first.” “But he’s not doing anything,” Chambers repeated, his impatience seeping into his …