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The Invading Force (story by R.C. Peris)

December 15, 2017 coylewriter

“Get the President underground,” yelled my supervisor at the command station. I had to yank out my earpiece his voice…

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Posted in: Humour, Science Fiction
planet x - bp coyle

Planet X (bp coyle)

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They do things differently down there, it’s not like the rest of the Universe. All that sharing and love and…

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Posted in: Dark Humour, Humour, Science Fiction
I Command You - r c peris

I Command You (story by R.C. Peris)

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We were a frowzy lot. All huddled in the waiting room. Expectant. Most of us were dressed in clothes that…

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Posted in: Fiction, Relationships
Abducting Aliens - bp coyle

Abducting Aliens (bp coyle)

December 14, 2017 coylewriter

Okay class, settle down. Today we are going to revise Practical Abduction. So let’s begin with the basics. It’s all…

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Posted in: Humour, Science Fiction

The Weed (story by R.C. Peris)

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It was a genetically engineered marvel. A weed – nutritious, filling, and delicious – could grow anywhere. It could grow…

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Posted in: Fiction, Humour, Science Fiction

First Halloween (bp coyle)

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It was the kitten’s first Halloween, and she was enjoying it as much as could be expected. Not much at…

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Posted in: Fantasy, Horror, Humour
for him - bp coyle

For Him (bp coyle)

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He’s resting now. We are all trying to be quiet. He has been drinking a lot recently. Work is hard.…

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Posted in: Family, Fiction, Relationships
people in horro stories do stupid things - r c peris

People in Horror Stories Do Stupid Things (story by R.C. Peris)

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“Ducks have slimy green excrement,” Jerroll said as his rubber boots crunched hardened soil, dried pine needles, and tiny pebbles.…

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Posted in: Horror, Humour
Can't be too careful - bp coyle

Can’t Be Too Careful (bp coyle)

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I guess there’s a mad old lady in every neighbourhood. I suppressed a sigh when I found ours on my…

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Posted in: Adult, Dark Humour, Fiction, Parenting

The Executioner (story by R.C. Peris)

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I could make it easier on them. I could. I could give them drugs while still in their cell and…

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Posted in: Dark Humour, Fiction

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