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9 Dec 2021 1 minute read 0 comments mildandred
Yesterday. Yesterday, 41 years ago, on December 8th, a member of The Beatles died. Below is an alternate history drabble about him. On that warm New York City December, the man and woman told the limousine driver to stop outside their apartment which...
24 Nov 2021 1 minute read 0 comments mildandred
Screams. Faints. Riots. These followed in the wake of every appearance by the Presley brothers. Not only were they extremely talented, they were also drop-dead gorgeous. Talent, looks, charisma and charm were a lethal combination in any individual....
22 Nov 2021 1 minute read 0 comments mildandred
To Your Highness, the Empress of the United States of Africa: Dear Madam, I know you are a very busy woman so allow me to be brief. I am the chief representative of the First World Countries Alliance. I am following up on the matter of you opening yo...
20 Nov 2021 1 minute read 0 comments mildandred
Gavrilo Princip aimed his gun at the victim. He could not afford to botch things up the way his comrade had, a few hours ago. The victim and his wife came into view. Stupid sentimental fool! Giving up all that power and status for a mere woman. He wo...
19 Nov 2021 1 minute read 0 comments Vincent van Zandvoort
Last Winter"When loneliness calls, emptiness falls like a warm blanket over your cold thoughts." -VincentI shut the door to my home as I sink down into my own nothingness. "Emptiness never just comes to your home; it brings its friend loneliness and...
19 Nov 2021 1 minute read 0 comments mildandred
The blue eyes of the young man shone with great pleasure as he read the letter. He could barely believe that his dream was coming true, that his perseverance had finally paid off. It was his second time to apply to the school. Last year, the school h...
20 Jun 2021 1 minute read 0 comments lemming
In the dark (ENG) It was dark, black, absolutely obscure.I was groping, but I was absolutely not able to perceive what my hands were touching.One moment it was something soft, intangible, perhaps a cobweb. The next moment I felt something liquid, oil...
13 Jun 2021 1 minute read 0 comments lemming
The cliff (ENG) The cliff was so high that the precipice that sank beneath his feet looked more like an infinite chasm than a cliff overlooking the sea.The coast rose so high above the waves breaking on the rocks that he could hardly hear the roar.A...
29 Apr 2021 2 minute read 0 comments MonsterOfTheEmacs
“When will the assault start?” “In about 50 nanotics.” “Then we are ready.” “More than ready. The weapons are in superb condition, and the ship is positioned over 41.7325° N, 49.9469° W, Earth coordinates.” “Admiral Krikren, you are about to...
25 Apr 2021 1 minute read 0 comments Scopeman
The first time I kissed Kelechi it was unintentional. I’m not saying I did not like it eventually, but she made me do it. All the sweet words she whispered in my ear made her hips so adorable and desirable. After I kissed her, she smiled, and I knew...
