The Secret Passage
As the stone gave way, the wall slid open. Rebecca started to tumble backward, but Thomas grabbed her. He could just make out the outline of a staircase…
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It's Just A Myth
Rebecca snorted and burst out laughing. Thomas sighed and rolled his eyes. “You promised you wouldn’t make fun of me.” “I’m not making fun of you. I’m laughing…
Trespassing
Lightning streaked the sky as sheets of rain soaked the earth. Rebecca ran up the path on Glastonbury Tor, dragging Thomas along behind her. A few rain-soaked…
The Interrogation
“Who are you?” the man squeaked out. “You can call me The Dark Hillbilly,” the captor closest to him answered, circling menacingly. “Oh. Wh- why do they call…
A Day You Would Not Believe
You will never believe what happened to me today, dear reader. I was driving down the expressway when all of a sudden the front right tire gave out with a…
Quenching The Thirst
Royce and Arthur held the tarp between them and eased it under the small waterfall. As the water flowed over the tarp onto the ground, it became obvious that…
Mind Over Matter
Royce and Arthur placed their backs against the cave wall. “On three,” Royce commanded. “One, two, three.” They planted their feet and pushed with all their…
The Serpent's Throat
Royce grabbed Arthur’s hand and helped haul himself over the ledge into the cave. The stone walls were rough except for the elaborate tail of a snake carved…
The Ascent
Royce and Arthur carefully navigated the cliff side, sidling deeper underneath the waterfall. The moist surface made the going treacherous. Royce lost his…
Seeking The Serpent
The waterfall burst from the clifftop several hundred feet above and cascaded down to the roiling river below. Small, wet particles floated in Royce’s…
On The Trail
The air was thick with moisture, and every time Royce breathed in it felt like he was drowning. With each hack of his machete it felt like the jungle grew back…
An Unexpected Interruption
Mike ushered Tina into the diner and the two sat down at the bar. “Evening, Sam,” Mike said as the older man came over to take their order. “Can we get a…
Last Flight
Manfred von Richthofen kept his Fokker low, pursuing the RAF Sopwith Camel over the treetops. He occasionally fired bursts from his 7.92mm machine guns, but…
Weeping Willow
I sheltered your parents with my leafy curtains on the warm summer night you were conceived. They made love on a bed of blankets and soft moss, safe from the…
A Deadly Destiny
The Amazing Ariel sat in the candlelit room, wrapped in her long flowing robes. The light of the tiny flames flickered over her face and reflected in her eyes…
Long Gone
Sarah stepped off the hoverbus and stared at the cemetery gates. “You sure you want me to leave you here by yourself ma’am?” the operator asked with a…
Shared Guilt
When the jury announced the guilty verdict, Rob’s stomach turned. His client had just looked at him, eyes tearing up, mouth open. “I’m sorry,” was all Rob…
Disillusioned
Evan entered the hospital and walked over to the information desk. A middle-aged woman with horn-rimmed glasses and too much makeup gave him a tired smile…
Results
She threw the pregnancy test into the trash can and curled up on the bed, tears flowing freely down her face. Negative again.
A Conversation
I shut the door behind me as I enter the house and head toward the bedroom. Max jumps down from the couch and runs ahead of me. When I get to the bedroom, he…