Monthly Archives: August 2018

The True Essence

Posted on August 29, 2018 by EagleAye

“It’s a magic mirror!” said Charles, the Senator’s majordomo. He aimed it towards the giant city. “In the reflection we can see the origins of things. See? The city of Megapolis began as a farmhouse.” “Really?” drawled Senator Graves, looking … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Corrupt Politician, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Magic Mirror, Mega city, Satire, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Tapeworm | 45 Comments

A Myth Returned

Posted on August 22, 2018 by EagleAye

In Holder Bay, people sincerely believed a mermaid lived in the waters. Every year they held a lantern festival, hoping to hear her song once more. Becka placed her phone in the lantern to guard it from sand. “The ringtone … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, lantern festival, Mermaid, Mythology, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, True believers | 26 Comments

A Memory Rejected

Posted on August 8, 2018 by EagleAye

Evan was starting to regret bringing Julian to the museum. The boy just couldn’t relate. He pointed to a display of plants, “Julian, look! That’s grass.” Julian squinted. “Is that an herb?” “No! It used to grow everywhere. People used … Continue reading →