Year: 2020
▸ Short Stories – Artwork – Horror – Sci-Fi – Fantasy – Satire – Books ◂
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Cyber Christmas – Short Story
The first night of December was the easiest. Every night since then it became harder and harder to sleep. Sophia would toss and turn in her egg-shaped sleep chamber, getting worse as the days went by. The mood-altering luminescence didn’t help. Thoughts of unopened packages went through her head. But this time she contemplated why…
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Killing Christmas – Short Story
“And today’s top story: There are further reports of more killings related to the Acid Killer in the Midwest. Seven more deaths have been attributed to the serial killer. Victims received a package from a mysterious sender. When the packages were opened the contents would spray the victims with hydrochloric acid.” The newscaster was monotone, his…
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Beautifully Ugly – Short Story
A dish of apples was brought to the princesses’ litter by an unkempt shop owner. She laid it down on a pillow, smiled, and quickly retreated back into the crowd. The other two girls quickly picked the biggest ones. Khaless was always the last to choose, being the youngest. The only one that remained was…
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Cancellation Nation – Short Story
A wave of energy pulsed and rippled through the darkened front room of the two-story home. It traveled thirty feet and dissipated. Electromagnetic signals grew red and also faded. From the doorway everything could be seen in a hazy x-ray, extending from the living room to the bedroom upstairs. The retrogress scanner was the only…
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Pandemic Hoax – Short Story
“Mr. President, what do you say about people suffering in the Midwest, about rumors of a virus that causes paranoia and fear?” The room became hushed waiting for the response. The president rubbed his forehead, his cheeks had grown pale, “We have it totally under control. Everyone just needs to relax. As long as we…
Karl Kirkpatrick 