Monthly Archives: July 2013

Real Man – Trifecta: Week Eighty-Eight

Written for Trifecta: Week Eighty-Eight. Story begins after the image. Genre: Urban Fantasy/Humor Real Man It was normal that a former tech geek turned sorcerer would band together with a product of wild magic like Jake. What bothered Phil  was … Continue reading

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Herons En Masse

The Heron roost in Taylor, TX is home to hundreds of birds.

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Sacrifice – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Written for Alastair’s Photo Fiction. Story begins after the photo. Genre: Science Fiction/Urban Fantasy Word Count: 149 Sacrifice “It’s just an animal, Gabe,” said Richard. The Algonquin Indian, part of the river crane crew hauling bridge sections, shook his head. … Continue reading

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Ducks and Geese

Ducks and Geese enjoying a park in Taylor, TX.

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Chummy and the Mercenaries Pt.2

Chummy’s battle with the mercenaries continues after the image… If you missed part 1 More from Chummy’s history. Chummy and the Mercenaries Pt.2 “We’re screwed.” Clarence “Chance”  Baugh sagged as he reviewed his sensor pad. “Whaddya mean, screwed, Chance?” Asked … Continue reading

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Gypsy Queen – Trifextra: Week Seventy-Eight

Written for Trifecta. A limerick for the weekend. It begins after the image. Gypsy Queen Vance drank potions of magic sticky and green A cure for blues, brewed by the gypsy queen Then she looked in his eyes And much … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh

This week, the weekly photo challenge is for “fresh.” Photos must reflect the photographer’s idea of fresh. Original prompt is here: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/07/19/weekly-photo-challenge-fresh/ There’s many sorts of fresh things in the world: There’s fresh faces… …and fresh flowers… …and fresh faces … Continue reading

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Guru – Friday Fictioneers 26Jul13

Written for the Friday Fictioneers. Story begins after the photo. Genre: Humor Word Count: 101 Guru Second-richest man in the world, Hubert Hanson, climbed past the Himalayan cloud layer. Panting and gasping, he was exhausted from the arduous climb. He … Continue reading

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Chummy and the Mercenaries

“Chummy,” the war machine–turned loyal dog–has quickly become one of my favorite characters. Here’s another story about him. *footnote is at the bottom of the page. Chummy and the Mercenaries “Get off my land,” said 15-year old Daphne Ojibwa. She … Continue reading

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Chicago Sights

From sculptures to food, Chicago has the sights. I so missed Italian Beef. It was great to have it again.

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