Tag Archives: Dark Humor

What Really Happened

Posted on March 31, 2021 by EagleAye

Huntsman Jurgen found the missing children in the witch’s gingerbread house. Safe and comfortable, Hansel and Gretel were cutting vegetables at the table. “She wanted to fatten us up on candy, then eat us,” said Hansel. “Not for us,” said … Continue reading →

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Fertilizer

Posted on August 7, 2019 by EagleAye

The ivy, growing outside the abandoned building, turned to the trumpet vine and said, “At first I thought this was a mistake.” “Why?” said the trumpet vine. “The intelligent plants growing inside are thriving, and will soon take over the … Continue reading →

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The Euphemism

Posted on January 20, 2018 by EagleAye

The small Caribbean island no longer had human residents. All that remained was a team of scientists. They sat in an armored shelter overlooking the site. Dr. Ewan Johnson watched through binoculars and carefully took notes as the helicopter flew … Continue reading →

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Priorities

Posted on January 7, 2018 by EagleAye

Director Mobry parked on the modest street where Thomas J. Bird worked in Manchester. Mobry couldn’t understand why Bird insisted on working at his humble neighborhood flat, but the Supra-Genius worked that way, so he got his way. Mobry walked … Continue reading →

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The Silver Lining

Posted on November 21, 2017 by EagleAye

Keith and Aubry saw it happen whilst standing on the shore of Lake Erie. Watching the city of Detroit die was curiously beautiful, a sunset at 3:17 in the afternoon. Luckily, scientists provided enough warning. They saw the hundred-meter asteroid … Continue reading →

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The Terrible Odds

Posted on January 11, 2017 by EagleAye

“Xander Montreau was a brilliant stuntman, you know,” said James Miller. The performer’s agent sniffed sadly. Looking at the pedestrian bridge that crossed over the railroad tracks, Detective Art Zampesi said, “What happened?” “He vowed to jump from the bridge … Continue reading →

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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 →

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A Safe Place

Posted on March 15, 2016 by EagleAye

Mark and Anita marveled at the forests of the planet, Darwin IV. The plant life grew huge and in stunning variety. Up until recently, few people even knew about the backwater colony. Desperate financial straits for the primarily Australian settlers … Continue reading →

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The 13th Mistake

Posted on November 13, 2015 by EagleAye

“She meant nothing!” blubbered Norman, struggling against the ropes. “And the other twelve?” said Felicity. She brandished a cleaver. “Your fickle, cheating head is destroying our marriage.” “You’re decapitating me?” Felicity smiled sweetly. “Oh, I’m not removing that head.” _________________________________ … Continue reading →

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Doing A Body Good

Posted on October 26, 2015 by EagleAye

I watched the vulture looking at me hungrily as I lay on the ground bleeding and injured. I would die as I lay broken in the desert of Arizona. The medical nanites in me, that I invented, could insure I … Continue reading →

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