The Poet’s Voices, Part 1 — New Snippet Series
An ode to the poet
Spinning straw into gold
Moon and wind does he mould
Indescribable told, us to know it… Read More The Poet’s Voices, Part 1 — New Snippet Series
Category: Stories
A Christmas Treat — That Between Is & Not
Andrew’s been growing a bit restless as of late, which worries me. I’m afraid some of what we showed him welcomed a dangerous sense of want, so I’ve been trying to keep his longing at bay by keeping him busy. Unfortunately, I had to go away when I began picking up bizarre continuum readings. Vail, graciously, said that he would be willing to keep an eye on our friend Andrew while I went away, so at least if he tries anything foolish, I’ll be quickly informed.… Read More A Christmas Treat — That Between Is & Not
A Proposition Concerning Doors — Chapter 2
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single gentleman who finds not pleasure in a good book must be intolerably stupid.… Read More A Proposition Concerning Doors — Chapter 2
Hummus — A Monologue
What is… hummus? Is it a smoothie? A smoothie of beans and spices, a smoothie that we dip chips and carrots in, a smoothie that’s not made of fruit, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, and such? … Read More Hummus — A Monologue
Pipes — A Short Story
Lots of people were doing lots of different things on the night of July 29th, 2019. Some people were enjoying time with their families. Some people were waiting in line at the movie theater. Some people, likely, were sleeping. Someone was probably having a birthday. Hopefully they were having a happy one. Me? I was driving a stolen, empty U-Haul truck five miles over the speed limit.… Read More Pipes — A Short Story
A Proposition Concerning Doors — Chapter 1
Advancement is a key characteristic of the modern world. Everything must be newer, better, and faster. All secrets must be uncovered so we can understand the world better and live in the utmost comfort and bliss. Always forward, ever onward, until every edge of the universe has been lit, and every mystery is understood. However, in their constant march toward the future very few people think to look back. True, the future holds innumerable secrets, but the past holds far more. It holds untold tales, unfound truths, and unattainable wisdom and knowledge. I have devoted my life to studying the past and uncovering it. If the whole world did likewise then advancement would be far more drastic; unfortunately, this is not the case.… Read More A Proposition Concerning Doors — Chapter 1
Courtroom Catastrophe — A Hrothgarian Tale
People come trickling slowly into the courtroom. Today is a very big case indeed, and the Hrothgarians intend to crack it. Everyone takes their places. Jericho McLaine prepares her stenotype, making sure it’s as loud as stenotype-ly possible. Karl Bickerstaff stands up and hammers his gavel, thus silencing everyone as we begin… Read More Courtroom Catastrophe — A Hrothgarian Tale
Matters Of Snicket — Part 3
Sinister tadpoles, strangely valuable statues, arson, and much more. This is All the Wrong Question. For this post, we address the third question: “Shouldn’t You Be in School?” Things are getting more exciting. Arson is kind of a theme in this one. Everybody loves to play with fire.… Read More Matters Of Snicket — Part 3
Matters Of Snicket — Part 2
Lemony Snicket is continuing his investigation of the strange things going on around this town, Stain’d by the Sea. He intends to find out who “Hangfire” is, the mysterious villain who seems to be behind much of the sinister happenings. Meanwhile, Ellington Feint and the statue of the Bombinating Beast—which she took with her—are still missing.… Read More Matters Of Snicket — Part 2
Matters Of Snicket — Part 1
Lemony Snicket was born into a secret organization of peoples who call themselves V.F.D. He devoted much of his life to researching and telling the tale of a some orphan children by the surname of Baudelaire.… Read More Matters Of Snicket — Part 1
Tobias Hrothgar 