Monthly Archives: June 2014

Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast

Posted on June 30, 2014 by EagleAye

This week, in the photo challenge, the topic is: Contrast. Personally, I love contrast. I like vivid images wherever I can get them. On the other hand, there’s lots of ways to be contrasting: Big vs Small, Technological vs Natural, … Continue reading →

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Stealing – Yeah Write Gargleblaster

Posted on June 30, 2014 by EagleAye

Stealing “So what did you say?” asked Yxyt’Nala as she floated in the water. “I said, ‘No. My mermaid,’ and then I shot him.” “Oh my!” “He’ll live.” Yxyt’Nala wrapped her fishy tail around my tail, saying, “Thanks for stealing … Continue reading →

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Torpedo Tactics – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on June 29, 2014 by EagleAye

Written for Sunday Photo Fiction. A story, about a torpedo smarter than the average torpedo, begins after the photo. Genre: Science Fiction/Humor Torpedo Tactics WT3 Barry Carstairs fell against the bulkhead near the hatch as another blast shook the ship … Continue reading →

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Combat Protocols – The Speakeasy

Posted on June 25, 2014 by EagleAye

Combat Protocols Gavin, the town’s elder, knew where he would find them. They were never long apart from one another. The odd pair were giggling like schoolboys over a game of backgammon in the back of Everett’s shed. Gavin squinted … Continue reading →

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An Angry Tree

Posted on June 25, 2014 by EagleAye

Written for the Friday Fictioneers. A story, about fiddling with a powerful spirit, begins after the photo. Genre: Urban Fantasy An Angry Tree Sheriff Lasseter winced at the destruction and turned to Daniel Redleaf. “I understand you were the last … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Between

Posted on June 23, 2014 by EagleAye

This week’s photo challenge is: Between. So I’ll be looking for the things in between other things. This is much like “framing” in my understanding. I like doing this, looking for whatever may escape notice behind prominent features. Here are … Continue reading →

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Postbox Theory – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on June 22, 2014 by EagleAye

Written for Sunday Photo Fiction. A story, about a younger generation trying to reconcile older methods, begins after the photo. Genre: Speculative Fiction/Humor Postbox Theory While waiting for the tram, Linda finally decided to ask the question. “Hey Jules, what … Continue reading →

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Back to Nature

Posted on June 20, 2014 by EagleAye

My wife and I needed to get out of the concrete jungle for a while. We love time at home, and we can happily spend all day at our computers, but sometimes you just gotta get out there and smell … Continue reading →

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Writing Symphonies – The Speakeasy

Posted on June 18, 2014 by EagleAye

Writing Symphonies “He taught me how to read people’s eyes,” she said. “You know, people can have entire conversations with just their eyes.” McCabe’s eyes roved across Angie Sung’s smooth skin, highlighted by the lights in the CIA interrogation room. … Continue reading →

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Steady Hand – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on June 18, 2014 by EagleAye

Written for the Friday Fictioneers. A story, about old age and treachery overcoming youth and energy, begins after the photo. Genre: Alternative History/Humor Steady Hand The murderers hunkered in a beaten-down shack in the woods. “I feel these are our … Continue reading →

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