Monthly Archives: November 2019

Adjustment Period

“Woof!” Butch barked excitedly at the squirrel climbing a huge tree in the pet hospital’s roundabout. “Aw!” said Gloria. “Butch’s artificial eye already feels better.” “A word of warning,” said Doctor Pembroke. “About Butch’s military hardware…” “I told you, don’t … Continue reading

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Judging a Book

Postmaster Green led Sean to the back. Green said, in his heavy drawl, “Hadda stick yer packages in these here cages.” “Why?” said Sean. “Because they’re from Mexico?” Green glared. “And the alien star, Wolf359, before that. I ain’t stupid, … Continue reading

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