Monthly Archives: April 2015

Truth in Advertising – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on April 29, 2015 by EagleAye

Truth in Advertising The seaside market in the old Grecian city would amaze most. Vincent noticed none of it. He felt like arguing. The sign on the food stall read: World’s Best Gyros! Even the Gods eat my food! “That … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Gods, Grecian, Gyros, Hermes, Humor, Short Fiction, Short Story, Urban Fantasy | 41 Comments

Side Effects – Gargleblaster Microstories #211

Posted on April 29, 2015 by EagleAye

Jerome’s work dismantling radioactive warheads was difficult. Then side effects emerged. “Couldn’t sleep.” Jerome rubbed tired eyes. “I got up.” “No shit,” stammered Caitlin. “What?” Caitlin pointed at him hovering just beneath the ceiling. She shuddered, “Good thing we got … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Floating, Funny, Humor, Micro Fiction, Nuclear Warheads, Radiation, Short Fiction, Side Effects | 12 Comments

Fertilizer – Mondays Finish the Story

Posted on April 28, 2015 by EagleAye

Fertilizer “Are you laughing at me?“ said Benton, his sprayer raised threateningly. The two orchids before him stood nearly 8-feet tall and boasted blooms the size of a refrigerator. They weren’t only sentient, but they were mobile, pacing back and … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Carnivorous Plant, Flash Fiction, Flowers, Funny, Humor, Orchid, Science Fiction, Sentient, Short Fiction, Short Story | 31 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Motion

Posted on April 26, 2015 by EagleAye

This week’s photo challenge is: Motion. That’s pretty self explanatory. But this week, we’re asked to explain what was happening as well. Here are my answers to the challenge. When Shey goes home to the Philippines, she feels so good … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged Action Photos, Butterflies, outdoors, Philippines, Photography, Photos, postaday, Seagulls | 6 Comments

Horsing Around – Sunday Photo Fiction

Posted on April 26, 2015 by EagleAye

Horsing Around Mr. Puck, the History of Spaceflight Museum’s tour guide, led the 8th graders to another picture on the wall. Much of the elderly man’s body had been replaced by artificial equipment, but nothing yet had replaced his aging … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Dark Energy, Flash Fiction, Funny, Horse, Humor, Interstellar Travel, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Starship | 17 Comments

The Innocent – Mutant 750

Posted on April 23, 2015 by EagleAye

The Innocent As his shuttle screamed through reentry, Agent Horowitz reviewed the deadly orders. An oft-used display screen lit with the creased face of Federal Intelligence Director, Alistair Morris. “She’s quite possibly the most dangerous assassin in Human-controlled space,” he … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Assassin, Espionage, Flash Fiction, Nanotech, Operative, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Spy | 22 Comments

Losing Patience – Chimera 66

Posted on April 23, 2015 by EagleAye

Losing Patience Stan’s barbs about Samantha’s cooking skills were getting old. “Whatcha’ making?” said Stan. “Omelette.” “Aren’t you going to fold it over?” “No. Why?” Stan rolled his eyes. “If you don’t fold it, it’s a Frittata.” Samantha scowled. “So … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Cooking Skills, Flash Fiction, Frittata, Funny, Humor, Micro Fiction, Omelette, Short Fiction | 15 Comments

Stiff Upper Lip – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on April 22, 2015 by EagleAye

Stiff Upper Lip The Antarctic scientific team was in deep trouble. Roger hid his worry. Sitting at the base in New Zealand, he spoke into the vid phone. “How are you lads getting on?” Milton Hanson wore his cold weather … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Antarctic, Cannibalism, Dark Humor, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Scientific Team, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Stiff Upper Lip | 69 Comments

A Slice of Humble Pie – Gargleblaster Microstories #210

Posted on April 22, 2015 by EagleAye

“So? I was doing 167,” grumbled Martin. “You only stopped me because I permitted it.” “Really?” said Sheriff Jenkins. Martin patted his Lamborghini Aventador. “She’ll top 230. Can you?” Jenkins clicked his remote. Jet engines ignited in his police cruiser’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Jet Engines, Lamborghini Aventador, Micro Fiction, Satire, Sheriff, Short Fiction | 20 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Early Bird

Posted on April 21, 2015 by EagleAye

The week’s Photo Challenge is: Early Bird. Wow. I photograph a LOT of birds so I think I got this one covered. I don’t want to be too predictable though, so I’m including a few other things as well. Here … Continue reading →