Monthly Archives: February 2016

True Brits

Posted on February 28, 2016 by EagleAye

The crowd was getting unruly. Constables walked among them to ensure their ire remained merely vocal. Paul joined the people streaming to the protest. Several times blokes waving signs nearly opened up his head. One sign read, “Britain for Brits!” … Continue reading →

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Cats and Birds

Posted on February 27, 2016 by EagleAye

Supermodels Dana and Josie sunned in bikinis. Another paparazzi quad-drone died. Dana smirked, “Your robotic gizmo is kinda feline.” Josie grinned, “Yeah. It loves hunting birds.” _____________________________

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Job Security

Posted on February 25, 2016 by EagleAye

Mr. Vecchio was horrible boss. He’d fired four previous foremen during the old building’s refurbishment. The pint-sized dictator ruled with his immense wealth and a tyrannical demeanor. Marty counted the days until his job as foreman ended and his kids … Continue reading →

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Don’t Worry

Posted on February 24, 2016 by EagleAye

“Is it safe?” said Virgon. “Don’t worry,” said Hadron. “The Intergalactic Teleporter is disguised as an antique car. No one would get in it.” “But isn’t the Teleporter set for Emitocron? Their entire planet on house arrest because of their … Continue reading →

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Plain Names – Gargleblaster Microstories #254

Posted on February 24, 2016 by EagleAye

“Hieronymus Pool,” said the hotel guest. “Ooh, that’s a memorable name,” said the desk clerk. “Really? I thought it was plain.” He turned to his friend. “Is my name unusual, Proximillicon?” “Naw,” he grimaced. “My buddy, Thantoquintikessian, thinks your name … Continue reading →

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Sea Monster Caviar

Posted on February 23, 2016 by EagleAye

Dieter was a Ritual Eater. While everyone ate halfway through their meal, Dieter might still be arranging the sides and adding sauces in a precise, ritualized manner. Bobby’s Seafood Pub rested at the water’s edge in the harbor. Any local … Continue reading →

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Attending Church

Posted on February 21, 2016 by EagleAye

Miranda stood in the huge parking lot behind the Grace Universal Lord Chapel. A sign at the entrance read: God and Aliens attends our sermons. Why won’t you? Miranda spat, “Seriously? God and Aliens? I can’t wait to blow the … Continue reading →

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The Comeback

Posted on February 20, 2016 by EagleAye

Bill smirked, “Your apartment isn’t Feng Shui.” Nell scowled, “No… it’s Phuk Yu. ” __________________________

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Fun with Hannah

Posted on February 19, 2016 by EagleAye

Hannah is eight months old now. More and more of her personality is coming out all the time. I think she’s getting used to her paparazzi parents. She doesn’t go blank as much when we aim a camera at her. … Continue reading →

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Tutoring

Posted on February 18, 2016 by EagleAye

Margaux loved photographing the tiny crabs near the Universitie. Two colonies of blue and red crabs thrived there. Occasionally, the two mixed and produced a fascinating array of purple crabs. Herself a mix (Ethiopian and French-Vietnamese), she found her photography … Continue reading →

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