Captive pt2
“I’m a nice guy though, so I’ll make you a deal. If you can find a cheap air flight I’ll let you leave free and clear. I’ll even let me assistant help you.”He…
Captive
I find myself in an older mans house. His tone is kind but there is a twisted glint in his eyes that matches the way his lips curve up slightly. He’s telling…
Untimely
Despairingly cornered against a white, cold wall, I lowered my emotionally encumbered head to my knees as I helplessly cradled them. I needed human contact, I…
Shadows
The noises began soon after I spoke with my shadows, dashing across my wall, their beauty captivated me. But as soon as I acknowledged their delicate existence…
In It to Win It
There is a game show. Anyone can be chosen as a contestant. You simply wake up in the studio to applause, the host sitting across from you, smiling, warm…
The Elevator
“After you, sweetheart,” Ed said to the pretty woman. The lady gave him a shy smile and quickly stepped into the waiting elevator. It was nearly full. There…
Depth Charge
The first explosion rocked Habitat Four. Which was disconcerting in itself, since the Habitats were supposedly indestructible. Frank raced to South Pod to see…
Accusations
She leans against the sink and stares at the message scrawled in the dust on the mirror. Thank god it’s just dust this time, and not blood. Her arms and…
Death by Water
“Will this wailing ever stop?” I tried to scream over the noise. Lester just looked blankly at me, both hands firmly wedged against his ears. It was no good of…
Ghost Stories
We used to believe in ghosts. Somehow a ring of firelight makes everything outside it even darker. We didn’t know what lurked in the woods beyond, and yet…
Someone Else's Lunch
“You ate the boss’ lunch?” Maggie exclaims. Maggie is seriously shocked. Ted is seriously intrigued. He once stole a Hot Pocket from someone’s stash in a…
They Need You
“The guards will escort you to the orphanage to gather the subjects. You will ensure the orphans are trusting, seeing as you have gained it from them. You are…
Confirmation
As the Doctor rushes to finish the alterations to the original drug, he is suddenly interrupted by Thompson and 3 of his guards. He is early. And this floods…
With Us or Against Us
“Wait, you mean to tell me that this is all bullshit? Smoke and mirrors. We are nothing more than toy soldiers? This can’t be true.” James replies to the story…
The Plan
As the Doctor tells the whole story about his birth the labs, his parents, the drug and what it does, Zeus. Junior is finding it hard to believe. And begins to…
The Truth
“What’s up doc?” Junior asks without realizing the comedy behind the phrase. “We aren’t due for the flu shot for another few days” he adds. “Oh...what? Flu…
The First Born
The orphanage is located on the outskirts of the island. Detached from the main testing facility and labs. The building resembles a dormitory, and houses the…
The betrayal
” They plan to kill you.” The words rush through the Doctors head. ” what the hell was that?” He thinks to himself in sudden fear. ” You are in danger, you…
A rude awakening
Imagine waking up one morning, in a locked room. You don’t remember who you are, the yellow light from the old ceiling light hurts your eyes. There are no…
A Glance Encounter
They pushed him into the room and closed the door. Desperately, he tried the handle. It didn’t budge. They’d locked the door. He turned and looked at the room…