Monthly Archives: September 2014

Weekly Photo Challenge: Nighttime

Posted on September 29, 2014 by EagleAye

This week’s photo challenge is: Nighttime. The time when unseen things flutter, and when unexpected guests arrive. It can be a time for mystery or grandeur, terror or pleasure, revilement or fascination. Here are my impressions of nighttime. Just outside … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged Blood Moon, Evening, Free-Tailed Bat, Great-Tailed Grackle, Nature, outdoors, Photography, Photos | 5 Comments

Pug – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on September 29, 2014 by EagleAye

Written for Sunday Photo Fiction. A story, about an exotic creature seeing the bright side of things, begins after the photo. Genre: Urban Fantasy/Humor Pug Pug hated a lot of things. He hated being referred to as a Gargoyle. Gargoyles … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Backroom Deal, Dragon, Flash Fiction, Funny, Gargoyle, Humor, Lobbyist, Politician, Short Fiction, Short Story, Urban Fantasy, Washington D.C. | 15 Comments

The Confession – The Speakeasy

Posted on September 24, 2014 by EagleAye

The Confession “The days of the week lined up like buckets, ready to catch whatever fell in…Why I didn’t kill him sooner, I cannot imagine.” This small excerpt is from a letter to The Guardian sent from an unknown location. … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Android, Artificial Man, Confession, Flash Fiction, Letter to the Editor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Steampunk, The Guardian | 18 Comments

Wine Tasting – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on September 24, 2014 by EagleAye

Written for the Friday Fictioneers. A story, about some very unusual wine and it’s effects, begins after the photo. Genre: Speculative Fiction/Humor Wine Tasting “Oh that’s good!” exclaimed Jamieson, sipping again. He squinted. “You allow sunlight in your wine cellar?” … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Bio-luminescence, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Short Fiction, Short Story, Side Effects, Speculative Fiction, Wine, Wine Tasting | 34 Comments

Fiance – Gargleblaster #180

Posted on September 24, 2014 by EagleAye

“She said my tactics are poor, and my hygiene sucks,” said Tony. “And…?” pressed Bert. “Athena said, Yes!” “Awesome! She’s a goddess.” Tony grinned knowingly. “Some advice: never fight with her.” Tony shuddered. “Athena’s the Goddess of War. She’d kick … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Athena, Funny, Gargleblaster, Goddess, Humor, Micro Fiction, Writing Challenge | 20 Comments

Blowing Bubbles – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on September 23, 2014 by EagleAye

Written for Sunday Photo Fiction. A story, about the beginning of the Third War, begins after the photo. Genre: Science Fiction/Humor Blowing Bubbles They floated down from the skies, like soap bubbles on an enormous scale. Most were as big … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Beijing, Blowing Bubbles, China, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Moscow, Nuclear War, Russia, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story | 9 Comments

Superspy – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on September 17, 2014 by EagleAye

Written for the Friday Fictioneers. A story, about hunting for a superspy, begins after the photo. Genre: Espionage/Humor Superspy Khalid and Adeem were on the lookout when Khalid saw the woman walking across the stones. “That’s him,” he pointed. “Him? … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged English Spy, Espionage, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Misdirection, Short Fiction, Short Story, Superspy | 27 Comments

Foxhole

Posted on September 17, 2014 by EagleAye

As bullets whined overhead, Jared realized the glow in HIS eyes couldn’t be faked. “Why do you let this happen?” asked Jared, accusingly. HE said, “It’s your choice.” Jared thought that was cryptic. No help at all. Sighing, he reloaded … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Choice, Free will, Gargleblaster, warfare, Writing Challenge | 19 Comments

Internet Dating – The Speakeasy

Posted on September 17, 2014 by EagleAye

Internet Dating I’ve come to love the silence. I built my house, most of it with my own hands, in this Oregonian forest. I chopped down 37 trees and used most of it to build the floors and siding. One … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Dryad, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Internet Dating, Online Dating, pun, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Tree Spirit, Urban Fantasy | 35 Comments

The Engine That Wouldn’t – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on September 14, 2014 by EagleAye

Written for Sunday Photo Fiction. A story, about a misbehaving train engine, begins after the photo. Genre: Speculative Fiction/Humor The Engine That Wouldn’t I had a long drive through Oklahoma. I hadn’t slept well in the motel, and the drive … Continue reading →