Chapter 17: Pain

[nnwm15]   When Mara turned 13, she decided that she was entitled to at least one night free of torment, so she decided to sneak out around 7 PM and go see a movie with her friend Jessica. Her dad didn’t like her out after dark, so generally she didn’t sneak out until after he …

Chapter 6: The Link

[nnwm15] Hi Everyone – before we get into Part 6, I just wanted to thank those who have been reading the novel so far. I’ve come up with a name for it – “Cinereous”. I hope that you’re enjoying the book so far. This chapter clears up a few big questions, and asks a few more. Remember, …

Science Fiction in 2015 – Sadly Subtlety Need Not Apply

Karey & I are watching Star Trek Deep Space Nine, and we just finished the three episode arc that starts the second season (The Homecoming, The Circle, & The Siege). I haven’t watched those episodes in about 15 years, and you know what impressed me? The extreme lack of something: Explosions.   You see, back when I was growing …

#97 Text To Speech

Sam never claimed that she was the most ‘girlish’ of girls. If prompted, she could act extremely feminine, however her natural state was more tempered, less stereotypical. One area where she seemed similar and different to her peers came in her use of a cell phone. While most 20-year-olds are glued to their phones, Sam …

#96 What’s Next?

“Ohmygodohmygodohmygod!”, the brain of the author thought as he sat down to pen his Sunday night prose. “4 Left! And so much more I could say”, the brain continued. It was true. There was so much uncharted territory. Why not write a poem about polar bears, or a story about a traveling salesman named Martin …

#85 The Final Fifteen

The Final Fifteen Experiment Soon Ending What Will They Be Jon? Author’s Note: As this haiku may give away subtly, we’re in the home stretch of A Short Story a Day. My goal of 100 stories, until now unannounced, will soon be upon us, and the project will be over. But don’t fret – an anthology …