Game Day I used to get excited for game day. It was part of my life long conditioning. Everything led up this day. But no more. The game has changed. No longer is it about our individual skills. No longer…
NRFL
Category: Short Story
These are my own short stories.
Magic 8 Ball
My real father never did much for me, aside from giving me life. My stepfather on the other hand, he showed me what it was to be a man, to be successful…responsible. He was a long haul over the road…
Greatest Show on…
“Battle stations!” the ships AI called out automatically as a small collection of ships jumped into close proximity of the fleet. “What the hell is going on Lieutenant Daniels!” Rear Admiral Menzies called to his radar officer from his station…
Sedentarius
Only the seed collection automot sees the seedier side of humanity these days, I think as the one who came to visit me rolls off me. All aspects of sensuality, seductiveness…humanity, gone as it goes into nurture and protect mode.…
Thirst
Lieutenant Russ Ensign stood on the bridge of the SFS Axelos studying the data floating above the science table. Before him was a colorful holographic representation of sensor data for the planet the Axelos orbited. What puzzled him most was…
So Close
The kiss is impassioned, time momentarily meaningless for both. Then, his eyes flutter open and he pulls back. She looks at him, then tips her head down demurely. He places a hand on her cheek, strokes just under her emerald…
Alternative Universe
As I close the door behind me, the feeling of guilt washes over me with an intensity never before felt. Cassandra would be deeply hurt if she found out about my weekly forays into Victoria’s world. As I pass through…
If she only knew my secret.
“This is going to be awesome.” Lisa beams looking over her shoulder at me. I love the glint in her blue almond shaped eyes in moments such as this. They dance with excitement, and a twinge of fear. “How far…
Greed of the Masses
I look into the mirror wishing I could shower. My raven hair glistens with the days of accumulated oil. It’s razor straight, so a messy bun won’t do much to hide it. Instead, I tie most of it into a…
Born From Legend
I was born from legend, it was not my actions that created such a legend. My role in this life is quite simple really, I hunt. Not just any living creatures. No, my pray is of a very specific sub…