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More Dialogue (Alternates)

“Hey.” “You wanted to meet me?” “Only for a sec. I won’t take up too much of your time.” “Go for it.” “Listen. I know every year, around Christmas and New Years you’re about as functional as Lor with a … Continue reading

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The Autumn Queen No. 1 – Elodie

This is #1 of The Autumn Queen, an experimental bit of serial fiction about warring factions of elves in a land without sun. * * * When the guards burst in, I had my back to the door, and Kellis … Continue reading

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Is that Him?

At first blush, the man sitting at the table looks to be in his early thirties, young enough that he could still be confused for a non-traditional college student, or maybe someone working through his PhD. He seems nervous and … Continue reading

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Dialogue

“How long are you going to sit in here and mope?” “At least as long as you stand out there an ask me stupid questions.” “Fair enough. Listen, Janey and I are going out for fro-yo. Did you wanna come?” … Continue reading

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Alternates

Sleep came easier, that night, but was full of the nightmares again. He hadn’t had them in years, hadn’t thought about the accident, or anything about it, or before it, in so long. The therapist had advised him to put … Continue reading

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