Scratch. Scratch. Scratch. A young farmer woke up in the dead of night to hear a strange sound coming from his garden. Rubbing his eyes, he flicked on the lamp. The farmer sighed. Probably a neighborhood kid in my garden, messing around. He had problems with them in the past. So, with another huff, he … More The Patch
A cherry red 1987 Chevy truck bounced down a forested road. The sun was lower in the sky, indicating that it would soon be dark outside. To the teenagers inside, the time didn’t seem to matter. Well, at least two of them. Steven was in the driver’s seat, looking ahead at the road. The music … More Tales from Forest Park: Welcome to Forest Park
Stacy rummaged through her drawers, pulling out various items at the same time. Underwear, swimsuits, and other items spilled out. She huffed in frustration, throwing more items out of her drawers. After several minutes, she finally found what she was looking for. It was a photograph. She turned it over to confirm something on the … More Tales from Forest Park: 10 Years Later
Thomas Mulbery sat in his chair, staring down at some papers on his desk. It was going to be the biggest project of his life. The largest investment he ever sunk into. Thomas thought about his parents and how hard they fought for him in his childhood. They wanted me to do well in life, … More Tales from Forest Park: 1985
It was a clear blue day. The sun was high in the sky. It reflected off the white sand of Koca Beach. The waves crashed onto the wet sand, and the seagulls shrieked in the sky. A perfect beach day for anyone who walked to this place. There was just one thing missing from this … More Ship in a Bottle
Thump. I heard it again. It was the fifth time this week. I looked up at the ceiling to where my attic was. It’s got to be in there, I thought. This time, I’ll catch whatever it is. I decided to wait until nightfall. That’s when I noted the sound being the most active. So … More The Attic
The shovel scrapes as I trudge back to the house. The rain pours heavily. Adrenaline is still coursing through my veins as I walk back to the house. I’ve just done the unthinkable. A mix of relief and fear courses through me as I sit down in my chair. Finally, I’m free. I look around … More Delilah
I slowly came to, still next to the creek. I looked around, and everything looked as if it were before. My science equipment was still recording everything. But I felt like I had been asleep for hours, and when I looked up, it was almost nighttime. I need to get back now. I got up, … More Into the Void: Part 3
The journey through the wormhole was uneventful. It went normally. As I emerged on the other side, I steered my ship towards a planet called Pretia. This world was green, much like Earth. It appeared capable of holding life. It had water, plants, and some animal and insect life. The only problem? The air was … More Into the Void: Part 2
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