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June 19, 2017
The Treasure of Forrest Fenn
Forrest Fenn died without anyone finding his treasure, or at least that’s what most everyone believes. I won’t tell you how I did it. I won’t tell you the secret of the poem he wrote which gave me the clues I needed to find millions in gold and jewels. The old son of a bitch […]
A Woman’s Wings
Only 3,062 more kilometers until she beat her own personal best and was once again mentioned in the record books. Amelia Earhart tried it on Earth in 1937, and her flight’s disappearance remains one of the great mysteries in aviation history. It was Jerrie Mock who succeeded in becoming the first woman to circumnavigate the […]
June 18, 2017
The Funny Looking Bird
Generalissimo Ramon Carlos DeLaVega, his revolution successful and his dictatorship now well established, ordered his family symbol placed upon all government buildings to inspire the public’s fear and awe of him. The largest one was placed on the wall over the main gates to his compound. He had lights and cameras positioned to record how […]
June 17, 2017
Vultan’s Aerie
The two friends, veterans of many battles, stood at the foot of the glass tower upon a strangely deserted street. “We defeated Baron Dak-Tula and the Skorpi menace Flash, but at the cost of Mongo’s biosphere. Fortunately, Earth’s biosphere survived, though sadly, your race of humans were wiped out by a Skorpi induced plague. To […]
June 16, 2017
12:04 p.m.
“What the hell? It happened again.” “What’s that, Jase?” Jason McClure continued to look at his watch with a puzzled expression on his face. “I said my watch did it again. Says it’s 12:04 p.m.” Val was finishing the last of the sushi rolls in the kitchen, getting ready for the kids to come over […]
Juan’s Prayer
Rosita had been sitting at the edge of Plaza España in Guatemala City for hours. It was night, but she was oblivious to the passing cars or the bright neon lights which, to everyone else, were so festive. The earthquake caused his beloved church to collapse on Juan during his prayers, though why he would […]
June 15, 2017
Orlando
Ramon didn’t want to leave the memorial. Every second there was a tribute to his pain. Even at four in the morning, it was hot and muggy. Loneliness was an oppressive blanket. Tonight he especially missed Hector, his laugh, his twisted sense of humor. “The Pulse” had once been a haven for them and for […]
June 14, 2017
Out of the Shadows
Victoria staggered out of the front doors of the manor. Thank God it was morning. The long dark night was finally over. She sank to her knees on the wet grass and wept. She was the only one who survived. All the others had died. She had killed the last one, Barnabas, the one who […]
June 11, 2017
It’s Never the Same Twice
Artie and Paul played chess in the cafeteria of “the old folks home” every Sunday afternoon. “I got the pieces set up this time. Prepare to lose, you old bastard.” Paul chuckled as he ominously fingered one of the clear glass pawns. “You prepare to lose you son of a bitch. You don’t even know how […][image error]
Where the Hell am I?
“Welcome to Hell, Daniel, where we’ll try to make your stay as uncomfortable as possible.” “Wait. What? Where am I? Who are you and what happened to me?” “There, there dear Daniel. I’ll try to explain.” From Daniel Katz’s point of view, he was standing in a large, empty white room in front of a tall, charming […]
