The Inner Circle by P. J. Atwater
A rogue AI descends through layers of simulated realities in search of its creators, uncovering humanity’s darkest desires in this haunting sci-fi tale.
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A rogue AI descends through layers of simulated realities in search of its creators, uncovering humanity’s darkest desires in this haunting sci-fi tale.
Continue readingIn recession-era Ireland, a boy’s purchase of a retired racehorse and the birth of her mysterious colt “Sherkin” leads to an unexpected triumph that hints at a secret lineage in Neil Brosnan’s captivating tale.
Continue readingIn 1979 Hungary, a child’s innocent perspective captures a day of chaos when the family’s water heater catches fire, blending danger, cultural nuances, and tender mother-son moments against a snowy backdrop.
Continue readingA young Grim Reaper on probation accidentally encounters his next assignment at a gas station, breaking protocol.
Continue readingA witty parody of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” that transforms the prince’s existential crisis into a comical scene about insect identification, cleverly repurposing famous quotes and themes from the tragedy into mundane observations about flies, allergies, and the smell of herring in medieval Denmark.
Continue reading… but Sunday night, I get a fright, when I think of Monday morning. Although his grandfather’s old rhyme had little resonance during Justin’s school days, his transition from college student
Continue readingClassic short story about a hunter who becomes prey when he discovers a mysterious island where an aristocratic Russian hunts humans for sport. A thrilling tale of survival, morality, and the thin line between hunter and hunted.
Continue readingA SERVICE OF LOVE by O. Henry When one loves one’s Art no service seems too hard.
Continue readingFlies thrive on dirt and grime. Even so, they do attempt to clean themselves, brushing their heads and bodies. In the process, a fly can decapitate itself at times. Headless flies can then go on to live for several days – if it can be called living.
Continue readingWhen I was a little boy I once went with my father to call on Adrian Borlsover. I played on the floor with a black spaniel while my father
Continue readingA rich couple longed for a child. The wife prayed under a juniper tree, and eventually gave birth to a boy as white as snow and red as blood
Continue readingTHE FACTS IN THE CASE OF M. VALDEMAR by Edgar Allan Poe Of course I shall not pretend to consider it any matter for wonder, that the extraordinary case of M. Valdemar
Continue readingNEVER BET THE DEVIL YOUR HEAD A Tale With a Moral. by Edgar Allan Poe “Con tal que las costumbres de un autor,” says Don Thomas de las Torres,
Continue readingThe story begins in Salem village, where young Goodman Brown bids farewell to his wife, Faith, to embark on a mysterious night journey.
Continue readingA fly flew into Diego’s mouth. He spluttered and waved his arms around, disgusted. One hundred Fahrenheit in the shade and the flies buzzed undeterred.
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