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Escape

He awoke in a small, dank cell. Aren’t they all? He smirked at the thought of being locked up in the lush penthouse, something he knew all too well as a child, when he had been a prisoner in his own home. That had been ages ago. Just before he’d met Iris. Iris! The last [...]

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Flash fiction (with illustrations)

“At the last moment, Sloan pulled hard on the string, narrowly evading the blast from the approaching star cruiser. The kite remained defiantly aloft.”

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Wanderings: iBooks edition (and ePub)

I am really excited about Apple’s announcement from yesterday (I started writing this yesterday when the excitements was significantly higher, but got pulled away and finished tonight). iBooks Author and the new textbooks available through iBooks are an amazing thing for educators, students, and publishers. As an employee of an educational institution, I’m looking forward to seeing [...]

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The Journey – June 8, 2010

Commander Joseph Lynch sat silently, waiting. “You are clear for space walk, Commander. Good luck out there.” The voice echoed inside Joe’s helmet. He had a very important task ahead, and he tried to focus on it. No matter how hard he tried, his thoughts wandered. Little Joey Lynch gripped the bat tightly. He watched [...]

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Ripe and Ready for Harvest

The rifle stock pressed firmly against my shoulder. A bead of sweat slid lazily through my right eyebrow. I knew it would be a problem soon, but I shrugged it off. My head tilted awkwardly to one side, as I struggled to peer through the eyepiece of the scope on the rifle. I was no [...]

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Untitled Love Story

Okay, I’ve been putting off posting this for a while, because I’m always afraid of non-constructive criticism. But, I am tired of looking at it sitting there, waiting for me to post it. So here you go. This is my nearly-complete, but eternally-unfinished screenplay. I’d love to hear any and all feedback you have on [...]

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11th Hour

I love the sound of the wind through the leaves As a summer storm rolls in at the 11th hour The windows are open and I can feel the breeze pass over my sore shoulders and tired face I breathe deep, the cool Midwest breeze; Westerly is its name I am reminded of storms gone [...]

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(February 10, 2009)

Beware the wold, the gimble in the wabe. For midnight comes and nocturnal desires thrash in the pitch. Knowledge is deadly, but death is cheap. Cut its purse and flee, for the raven and the mockingbird seek refuge.   All is not yet lost… yet you are.

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(May 21, 2005)

Your skin shines in the firelight And I can feel your heart beat against my chest Waiting Ever so impatiently for my embrace A simple caress Soft lips on smooth skin Trembling Your eyes sparkle and dance as the light plays around the room Shadows flicker Watching hungrily Waiting to devour you As I devour [...]

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First Kiss (March 9, 2005)

• chemical impulses course throughout • bio-electricity races across the surface • irises dilate, optic nerves fill with light • respiration heightens, oxygenated blood fills the head • skin tingles as nerves hit full alert • hair stands up, reaching for tactile connection • heart pounds behind calcium prison bars, threatening to break free • [...]

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