Monthly Archives: April 2016

A Pedestrian Dinner

Posted on April 30, 2016 by EagleAye

Mbanefo’s was THE place to eat in the wealthy financial district of Nairobi. The well-heeled ate there to be seen and sample ingenious foods. Mbanefo’s advertised that they would cook anything. On a sweltering Friday night, they proved it. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Giraffe, Humor, Nairobi, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Unusual Foods | 26 Comments

Managing Just Fine

Posted on April 28, 2016 by EagleAye

Lillian Mattingly stood merely 4’10” tall. At twenty-three she ran a general store alone. Unheard of in 1857. Maddie Evenson, wealthy wife of the Mayor, tittered haughtily, “Still no man, yet?” She pointed at the dresses drying fifteen feet up. … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Bully, Flash Fiction, Funny, General Store, Humor, Mutation, Petite Woman, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story | 34 Comments

Dangerous Liaison – Gargleblaster Microstories #263

Posted on April 27, 2016 by EagleAye

“Mrs. Henretty,” said Dr. Knowles. “Your son fell three stories. He’s alright.” “He with that Jones widow again?” snarled Petunia. “Yes, Ma’am.” “He hurt anythin’ vital?” “He received a concussion.” “Busted his head?” “Yes, Ma’am.” “That’s alright. He weren’t usin’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Concussion, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Liaison, Micro Fiction, Microfiction, Short Fiction, Widow | 27 Comments

Tyrannosaurus Run

Posted on April 24, 2016 by EagleAye

T.S. Farnsworth had received accolades for his robotics work from France to Romania and Sweden to Malta, but in the company of Andronicus Stanford Stapleton he encountered continual criticism. “The skin of that plantosaur is too shiny,” bellowed Stapleton. His … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Edmontosaur, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Robotics, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Tyrannosaurus Rex | 28 Comments

Really Really Big

Posted on April 20, 2016 by EagleAye

Feeley whistled when he gazed upon the massive edifice of stone. It rose three stories easily. “Yes,” said Warwick. “We built this as a safe haven for whenever the alien walkers attack.” Feeley nodded solemnly. The alien Farnuche fielded war … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alien, Dark Humor, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Walking Machines | 6 Comments

So Much For Normal

Posted on April 20, 2016 by EagleAye

The asteroid Harrison 357 was massive, and largely made of metal. Warwick found the place too bizarre. Stalagmites of iron grew from the ground, formed by iron oxides in the wind. Hampstead’s metal cows grazed on them. Their milk was … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Asteroid, Cows, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Ranch, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Titanium | 45 Comments

Trophy Hunt – Gargleblaster Microstories #262

Posted on April 20, 2016 by EagleAye

Wealthy magnate Henry Worthy aimed at the male lion. His manservant Potts prepared tea. “I believe this hunt is folly, sir.” Worthy scoffed, “Who’ll stop me?” Another lion pounced upon Worthy’s back. Calmly, Potts sipped his tea. “I believe his … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Lions, Micro Fiction, Microfiction, Short Fiction, Trophy Hunt | 10 Comments

Safe Crossing

Posted on April 18, 2016 by EagleAye

At last the spirit of cooperation between the Vituna and the Travonti had taken form. The mixed crew of the M’Alakshi actually liked each other, even though the races fought an interstellar war a mere fifty years before. The future … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Aliens, Flash Fiction, Funny, Highway, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Stardrive | 17 Comments

The Tome of Urquizá

Posted on April 13, 2016 by EagleAye

Dr. Olazábal gasped. “Can it be?” Kimmy helped him move the ancient book to a stone table. The cover was made from jaguar hide, the pages from human skin. Carefully, Olazábal opened it. “It’s The Tome of Urquizá!” cheered Olazábal. … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Heiroglyphics, Humor, Short Fiction, Short Story, Sorcerer, Speculative Fiction, Volcano | 43 Comments

It Depends – Gargleblaster Microstories #261

Posted on April 13, 2016 by EagleAye

The retirement community was okay with Fred, but something was burning. “Oh that’s Mr. Garza,” said Miss Poole. She pointed. Garza was stuffing handfuls of Habanero peppers down his mouth. “Mr. Garza!” scolded Miss Poole. “Did we forget our asbestos … Continue reading →