Manners A Short Story

The skill of manners appeared to be important despite the fact that they were thought of as old-fashioned. “Open the door, Charlie, open the door, you think they’ll wait forever?”From the airlock peephole, they could see one large eye peeking out, solemnly taking in the scene outside the door. Charlie would have liked to jostle

The Fight Original short story

Anyone that says fighting is fun is an idiot! Not the Saturday night, young guys fighting but real fighting with the intent to kill. Sure the adrenaline is going and we get that testosterone rush. Better than sex, right? Well, I have seen it up close and even most participants don’t want it, not when

Leaving Home Chapter 14

ALLIES ALIGN Brad and Brian had come down from the NW in Unit D, heading SW to Unit A. The Kitchen AI near Romeo Rd and Sage Street had reported a sighting of Hagor. When the two men reached the area, they could see some activity. The scene had escalated to a chaotic mess on

Leaving Home Chapter 13

We Fight Elizabeth stood at her office window, her mind a whirlwind threatening to engulf her. War, SHIT! Outside, in front of the Council House, the scene resembled the fairs from her children’s school days in California. The air was filled with anticipation, and people were preparing and buzzing with excitement. But for Elizabeth, being