Meanwhile, halfway across the universe, Commander Bill stood patiently waiting for the robots to finish their work on the machinery. He’d been stranded on this planet for far too long and was looking forward to leaving this inhospitable place. He yearned to take a vacation. Anywhere else would do. The years of dangerous work had … Read more
Back in town, Jack was quietly browsing the long-forgotten shelves of the old and dusty bookstore on the corner. He was looking for a rare copy of the first release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone for his niece, Carmella. She was new to the world of Harry Potter, but had been playing Pottermore … Read more
He waited patiently on the curb and watched the cars speed past. Woooosh! There went a red one. Whooosh! And then a green one. Time seemed to stop, if only for a brief moment as each vehicle slipped past his eyes as they lazily followed. He thought back to the morning. The kids were eating … Read more
Darryl paused before walking out the door. His head turned slightly to look back at her. He opened his mouth to say something, but instead heaved a deep sigh. Then he turned back and walked out. He pulled the door swiftly behind him and shook violently against the frame. Slowly, he walked down the stony … Read more
There was a house. It was a white house with a fresh coat of paint. It was on a hill. Sometimes, the wind would whip over the hill and strike the house with such force that it would tremble and shake. Other times, the house would sit still, silent under sunny and cloudless skies. The … Read more