I write short fictional stories about ordinary people that find themselves in extraordinary situations, caught up in areas that we normally never encounter in our lifetime. Some are victims of progression and/or unusual circumstances, and some might just thrive, simply because they're ahead of their time or easily fit into their new realm. Will they get out, or are they supposed to stay in their "New Normal"? Find out for yourself...
4 Oct 2022 17 minute read 0 comments Vincent van Zandvoort
When the Time ComesSchoolDaisy and Daphne are chatting together in class. The annoyed teacher, Miss Miranda, gets up, comes to stand in front of their tables, and asks with a scowl, "You must have already finished your drawings of your interpretation...
24 Jul 2022 9 minute read 0 comments Vincent van Zandvoort
Prologue—2075Artificial intelligence has experienced unprecedented growth, and robots, like the mobile phone, have become virtually indispensable to humans. To promote their evolutionary progress, robots have won spots on diplomatic seats in addition...
21 Jul 2022 10 minute read 0 comments Vincent van Zandvoort
Another dimension in a forgotten land, 1001Nico's wooden house stands in a grassy field, with meadow flowers as far as the eye can see. If you walk far enough into the field, you can see the edge of a gigantic forest, stretching across the mountain...
13 Jul 2022 6 minute read 0 comments Vincent van Zandvoort
It’s DoneArthur looks into the living room from his bed, where Catharina is talking with their children, David and Mirthe.David wants to stay with his mother, but Catharina says it would be good if they both went now and came back tomorrow. "Your fat...
6 Jul 2022 20 minute read 0 comments Vincent van Zandvoort
End Times (King Kartél II)The InevitableA decade or so after Beau’s initiation into the brotherhood, which he wants to know nothing about, there is chaos in America. The sanctions-tormented North Korea detonates a nuclear-electromagnetic-pulse-warh...
3 Jul 2022 15 minute read 0 comments Vincent van Zandvoort
King Kartél I—Somewhere in the FutureIn a large Eastern European city, an unsuspecting young woman is walking down the street. She works as a cleaner and is on her way home from work. She is single, has no girlfriends, and no family. In an alley stan...
11 Jun 2022 9 minute read 0 comments Vincent van Zandvoort
The ClochardThe Boys Are GoneIt's Sunday afternoon. Albert has a huge hangover and would prefer to stay in bed all day. His mother knocks on the door in a panic, "Albert, come out! There are police officers at the door for you."Albert's hangover is g...
5 Jun 2022 8 minute read 0 comments Vincent van Zandvoort
Obi and Dayo (the Tree House)HenryTrees are starting to show some green again after a bleak winter. Somewhere in one of the suburbs of a Dutch city, eight-year-old Henry runs out of his home to see if he can spot some birds—it’s his newfound hobby, a...
20 Mar 2022 7 minute read 0 comments Vincent van Zandvoort
Strike One, You’re Out!— For those who have nothing to do with it —The DreamJordan Dassen is having breakfast. His mouth is dry. The ham sandwich is not cooperating at all; this is solved by pouring a large mug of milk down his throat, followed by a...
7 Feb 2022 9 minute read 0 comments Vincent van Zandvoort
Mad About Him Pleasure and Pain"You stupid bitch!" Herman berates his wife for forgetting to bring sugar from the grocery store. Sarah can't even remember if she really forgot the sugar or if she deliberately neglected to bring it. She often play...
