Zombie overhears some food talking about money. They seem as interested in it as he is in eating the food. Being a thoughtful and introspective zombie, he decides he’ll give it a try. Zombie walks into a bank because he heard from some food that that’s where the money is. Zombie approaches the counter, tells [...] Read more »
Eating Disorder
Harold looked at the world with weary eyes and a troubled mind. He had an eating disorder and it was dominating…no, strike that, destroying his life. He would eat a meal, sit back, ready to be at peace with his tummy and the rest of the world…and then he’d realize he was already thinking about [...] Read more »
A Day In The Park
I remember when I lost my life. When they pulled me from the closet, huddled way back into the corner, freaked out by what reality had become. I heard them moaning, shuffling, and staggering down the hallway towards my room. The smell like rotting meat in a garbage can, seeping through the air. Sweat dripped [...] Read more »
Contemplation Of All That Is But Doesn’t Matter
In a primitive society, mankind is mostly concerned with survival; next food, cleanest water, warm shelter. The basics. On up the ladder, you get to start thinking about how you relate to other humans. Emotional connection with your friends, family, and good pe. There's also time for some cave painting, drum beating and dancing naked around a fire under a moon the color of a vampire's drool. Read more »
Jacobus and the Zombie
The zombie and the zombie hunter faced off from across the room. Jacobus knew he had the zombie beat. There was only one of the flesh eating ghouls, it wasn’t that quick, and Jacobus was packing an uzi, a shotgun, and a couple grenades. He also knew everything there was to know about zombies. Jacobus [...] Read more »
Who is Doctor Malakai?
Dr. Malakai looked first one direction, then the other. He was breathing quickly and his eyes were wild. If there had been anyone looking at him, they would have thought him quite mad. They would have been right. The pigeon must have run into one of the pilings under the bridge and fallen to its [...] Read more »
Maybe It’s Not All About Money
I’m an author, I’ve been paid for the words I write. That’s pretty cool. If people share my work with others, I’m flattered. I don’t consider it stealing, I consider it human nature. I’ve written numerous articles for free publications. I’d also like to get off my ass and write a novel someday. If I [...] Read more »
Milkshakes & Chili Fries
After summoning the demon, Frank was exhausted. Controlling all that malevolence was no small matter. And the mess! Holy mackerel. All the ash and soot and goopy black particles of evil. He thought he’d never get it out of the carpet. Alas, now he was done and he was proud of himself. So proud, he [...] Read more »
Jebidiah and The Cactus
Jebidiah couldn’t believe that after all his years of murder and pillage, he got taken out by a cactus. The prickly bastard looked down on his needle coated body and was watching him die a slow and painful death. Although it didn’t have a mouth…or a face, for that matter, Jeb would swear it was [...] Read more »
Monsters In Our Minds
At one point in our imaginations, all creatures exist. Sprites and pixies cavort and misbehave in the deep forests, playing with their collections of shiny things, most of which were borrowed from those strange humans. Dragons fly because they they love the sky and all the beautiful things in the natural world. At night, their [...] Read more »