Monthly Archives: February 2017

The Dumb Calf

Posted on February 28, 2017 by EagleAye

Jackson glared at the calf in the barnyard. The cerebral development hormones he’d given him failed to take hold, obviously. “Dang calf ain’t no smarter than his momma,” he grumped. “What’s he done now?” asked farmhand Watters. “Found ‘im with … Continue reading →

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A Terrible Drink

Posted on February 26, 2017 by EagleAye

“My wife is always trying to invent new drinks,” said Stan, talking on the phone with his friend. “She left a sample of a new one in the kitchen for me. Lemme tell ya’, this one really bombed. It was … Continue reading →

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The Sleepwalk

Posted on February 19, 2017 by EagleAye

Marjorie bought the wooden dragon at a flea market. Her son, Avery had been plagued with nightmares and he occasionally sleepwalked. As she tucked in the 8-year old, Avery gazed at the dragon with trepidation, “Aren’t dragons monsters?” he said. … Continue reading →

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An Android Walks Into a Bar

Posted on February 15, 2017 by EagleAye

On Planet Technogia androids had families too. The parents literally made their children. Since the children were Artificial Intelligences, their minds “emerged” rather than were programmed. Like human children during development, they often believed they could fool their parents. Sabrina237 … Continue reading →

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What Angels Look Like

Posted on February 14, 2017 by EagleAye

Tori didn’t feel like celebrating during the Angel Fair. Her 7-year old, Brent, was acting up. He’d done that a lot since the divorce. Tori missed someone adult to share good days and bad days with. “What are those?” asked … Continue reading →

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Unwelcome Guests

Posted on February 12, 2017 by EagleAye

Depend on the rabbit’s foot if you will, but remember it didn’t work for the rabbit. — R.E. Shay The colonists of Dragor V couldn’t believe their luck. The very hospitable world included strange domes. The natural structures provided ready-made … Continue reading →

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Tasteful Control

Posted on February 11, 2017 by EagleAye

The city of Cristobal in Mexico had government, but Manuela Garza really ran things. Crime disappeared in the city. The CIA wanted to know how. After agents 312 and 273 disappeared, Schuler (Agent 17) arrived next. Manuela ran a simple … Continue reading →

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Lost And Found

Posted on February 8, 2017 by EagleAye

In the tiny town of Leena, Alabama nothing ever happened. So when the chair appeared, people noticed. A local TV reporter stood at the lake saying, “Swimmers confirm the chair is literally standing on deep water. It’s a bona-fide miracle!” … Continue reading →

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Big Feet

Posted on February 7, 2017 by EagleAye

Justin was sixteen when his dad, Greg, first took him out on patrol. They walked past burned out relics from the war. “I named my most critical gear after old girlfriends,” said Greg. “My signals scanner could detect RolyPolie transmissions … Continue reading →

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Getting Rich Without Trying

Posted on February 5, 2017 by EagleAye

Tanya sat nearby, her camera rolling for the documentary. Jennylee the voodoo priestess plied her wares. The stand by the roadside was made with weather beaten wood. The words, “Potions for sale: 25 cents” were hand painted. The bottles were … Continue reading →

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