White Lines
He was a worker. An ordinary worker who had a job at the local mine, just like all of the other residents. He slung a tattered jacket on, and made his way…
Android
He was not like the other residents of the town. He sensed this, and so did they. They would point, and stare as he traversed the streets. Within the…
As Flames Die
Campfires cling to blackened logs Their sparks illuminate intimacy otherwise hidden By encroaching darkness A circle of implied closeness Created by the threat…
17. Conclusion: My Dark Campfire
I *PILOT* my *FEAR* from *EARTH* to *MARS*, I hurtle through *SPACE* at the *SPEED* of *LIGHT* *SOCIETY* may *CALL* to me from afar; But I *RUN* through…
5. An Image Under Glass
*Campfire*, you say? Did I hear someone speak? Picture this, traveler: this is a metaphor. I was tossed onto a raging campfire. It burned me up. This campfire…
Weapons Training Guide
I am the *daughter* of a *society* on *Mars*. We live in *isolation*, fighting our way out of this dark *hole*, void of *Earth’s* *poetic* *technology*, such…
A Black Tie Affair
It wasn’t until early afternoon that the invitations could go out. That was just as well, reflected Mrs. Selwick. There remained a seemingly insurmountable…
The Unfortunate Tale of a Leper Part 4 (Final)
‘H-help! Is anyone there?’ his words spluttered as a large amount of blood poured from his mouth. Several residents circled around him, muttering to one each…
The Unfortunate Tale of a Leper Part 3
He walked briskly through the streets; a few people were still hanging around, but Tom avoided their eyes, refusing to acknowledge their existence. Some…
The Unfortunate Tale of a Leper Part 2
Tom indeed followed the doctors instructions, however took it upon himself to use a sharp knife, he’d never get anywhere if there was no real risk involved…
The Unfortunate Tale of a Leper
Tom Smith, an ordinary name, fitting then for an ordinary man. That is what his life had constantly been, ordinary, he always wished for something interesting…
Famous
What if you lived in a rural area with an unspoken rule? What if you never saw the real estate agents turning people away? What if the only dark faces you ever…
In Euphoria...
In Euphoria things are different. There is a steady beat beneath my feet. There is an open horizon, two suns and a star and one shining moon. We speak in a…
Shameless Part 4
I look up at the clock on the faded blue wall. My tired eyes follow the hands as they slowly circle the clock. I know I should be concentrating on my school…
Cat Pictures
What truly underpins the success of humankind, beyond that of any other apex predator, is that we are social. We evolved language as it became useful for…
Indigo Burns
Rain trickles down the window pane A soft indigo blue like a pulsing vain Fire may burn inside my heart, but explodes, leaving its scorching mark Water…
Pretend To Hate You
The door creaks as I slowly shut it, kissing goodbye to memories I will soon forget. As I walk away from the photos, and tip-toe down the stairs, suitcase…
Glass Heart
At first, there is nothing but the sound of machinery pumping energy through the glass cage. I can’t tell if its just the effects of the gas, or if I’m only…
Quid Pro Quo
He grimaced. “You know, I doubt we’ll be getting out of here,” Shawn said. He turned to the wind outside, dancing with swarms of glowing ash. The skyscrapers…
After World
Many years ago people made a choice. They chose poorly. We survivors live with that choice. The last of the generation that participated in that choice would…