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You Have Awakened in a Strange Place. . .

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Try not to worry too much. It’s really not bad here–once you know where you’re going.

My name is Shawn, and I’ll be your guide. I’m also the residential caretaker, inventor, and law around these parts. Mind your step.

Can I get you a beverage? No? Well, aren’t you all business. Let’s get to it, then.

Minty Fresh Death
Minty Fresh Death

The house smelled of peppermint candy, which caused a shudder to wash over Lorraine as she paused at the entrance to her home. . .

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Neither Bird Nor Plane
Neither Bird Nor Plane

I met Lady Godiva on a balmy evening in early spring, and by the time we’d parted ways, I’d learned a good many things. While placing her under arrest. . .

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There Goes the Neighborhood
[28 Jul 2008 | Leave a Comment | ]
There Goes the Neighborhood

The end came quickly as rain fell in unrelenting sheets. Only those lucky enough to have boats and quick enough to use them had a chance, but few found anything left above ground.

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The Art of War
[25 Jul 2008 | Leave a Comment | ]
The Art of War

“This isn’t funny Bin-bo.”
When I get back, I’m gonna clobber that bot-tech.
“Bin-bo, are you there?”

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One Way Tickets Sold Here
[14 May 2008 | Leave a Comment | ]
One Way Tickets Sold Here

In the clearing were doorways leading nowhere. People danced at the periphery of my vision, but when I turned to look, whatever had been there disappeared. . .

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Assurances
[12 May 2008 | Leave a Comment | ]
Assurances

There are hobbies and then there are . . . well disturbed persons who do disturbing things. In the fall of last year, when Aunt Mable asked me help her pick an unobtrusive casket, I didn’t know she planned to . . . oh. . .

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Crazy Betty
[7 May 2008 | Leave a Comment | ]
Crazy Betty

Before she disintegrated, Crazy Betty wandered the neighborhood bobbing and weaving and pointing at the sky shouting,
“THEY’RE HERE! THERE! EVERYWHERE!”

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Awards & Sales — 2008

  WRITE TO WIN CONTEST
    "MISSING" -- Honorable Mention

Published & Online

  Common Ties "Quickie"
     Running in Circles (Story #2)

Submissions — 2009

  • WRITE TO WIN CONTEST
        Status: February Submission in Progress
  • YOUR STORY CONTEST
        Status: March Submission in Progress
  • HORROR/GHOST STORY CONTEST
        Status: March Submission in Progress
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        One Image | One Story | You Decide
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        My Mounting Frustration Over Educational Discontent
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