Monthly Archives: August 2017

How It Started

Posted on August 30, 2017 by EagleAye

“It happened right here,” said tour guide Mary. She specialized in Massachusetts landmarks. “The temporal event that started it.” Sean looked at the building’s crumbling, ivy covered stones. “Wow, this building looks really old!” “It’s not, actually. This is a … Continue reading →

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Lifelike

Posted on August 29, 2017 by EagleAye

Sandy Bertram, curator at the Museum of Art, led Chief Occult Detective Weinberger to the site. The sculpture looked like a large white ring. Three arrows were embedded inside it, and blood streamed from the wounds. Bertram said, “Any idea … Continue reading →

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Guns and Old Lace

Posted on August 27, 2017 by EagleAye

Gilbert found his three elderly aunts in the garden, drinking tea. “Aunties!” he called. “Is everything alright?” “Why of course, Gilly,” said Gertie. She shoved a bowl into his hand. “Have some strawberries.” Gilbert ate the fruit with relish. They … Continue reading →

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Safety Measure

Posted on August 26, 2017 by EagleAye

Driving along empty streets, North Korean Defense Minister Kwan looked outside. A huge golden statue of Kim Il-Sung presided over an empty plaza. His phone rang and Kwan answered. “Do you have the new Safety Measure?” asked Foreign Minister Jang. … Continue reading →

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Exhaustion

Posted on August 25, 2017 by EagleAye

Nogal belonged to a race of aliens that could shape-shift. This ability was so integral to society it was part of education. To graduate from college, every student journeyed to Earth to study Humans in the form of a useful … Continue reading →

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Propagating Idiocy

Posted on August 23, 2017 by EagleAye

The spaceship landed in Oregon forests. Phelanth engaged the stealth fields, and the ship suddenly looked a camping tent. “Is that necessary?” said Phelanth’s wife, Aphaeria. “We Ipinians look like humans.” “Wow!” enthused their son, Egron, staring outside. “Trees! I … Continue reading →

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The Smell Tester

Posted on August 22, 2017 by EagleAye

Detective Sarawut Kurusarttra had solved an amazing twenty-three unsolvable cases in the city of Kanchanaburi, Thailand. Chief of Police, Kongpaisarn, demanded to know how he did it. Always honest to a fault, Sarawut showed him. Chaiprasit sat beside a row … Continue reading →

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Those Devious Humans

Posted on August 20, 2017 by EagleAye

Hyperspace has many levels. The “deeper” you travel in hyperspace the faster you travel. This dominated alien warship design, always striving to go deeper, thus faster. The alien Intralagi, helping Earth to oppose the G’Alin, shared their crudest hyperspace technology … Continue reading →

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The Easy Mission

Posted on August 19, 2017 by EagleAye

The Russian Federation slowly regained its former strength under Vladimir Putin. Former Warsaw Pact nations inevitably returned to the fold. It was Viktor’s job to establish a Russian spy network in Wroclaw, Poland once more. His handler had warned, “Watch … Continue reading →

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Monster in the Closet

Posted on August 16, 2017 by EagleAye

Little Tanya was still screaming when her father ran into her bedroom. “What’s wrong honey?” worried Greg. “Are you okay?” Tears streaming, Tanya pointed at the closet. “Monster!” Greg sighed with relief. Many children imagined monsters in the closet. He … Continue reading →

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