Today’s Micro-story.
Void. Consciousness. Noise. Annoyance. War. Death. Resurrection?
The Simulated
Early AI was buggy. Later AI saved humanity, contrary to understandable but as it turned out entirely paranoid predictions.…
Shakers
The couple walked into the relieving air conditioned air of the brew pub and Japanese cuisine restaurant. “Just 2” the…
“Rumperdumplings” by James Chapman
In a certain garden every creature was getting ready for bed. The mouse could not sleep because he was writing…
Your Attitude Is Noticed
All hate had been abolished in the land of Gobbers. Or so the poster outside The Wikkerbump Candy shop declared…
A Tree Not Seen
Here is the biggest tree in the world. It is home to all the apes. It’s rare for anyone to…
Wake Up, America, We’re At Grandma And Grandpa’s House
“Wake up, America”, dad shouted suddenly, then added softly, “We’re at grandma and grandpa’s house.” Groan. They pulled into the…
The Fox
1st grade I tried to make the best halloween decoration. Mrs. McCombs had taught us to make things with paper…
A Good Day
The rumbling clouds rolled away. The air became quiet. Water dripped off the leaves. Cinchy the crow stepped outside. A…
Waddya Know, Joe
That crazy guy is making a u.f.o. in Miller’s field. He’s Joe Miller. He owns the lot. The kids have…