My life has always been the sum total of my decisions. No more, no less. One second I was in the bathroom at the tutoring center, zipping up my pants…
Science Fiction
Goodbye Blue 42
This is part one of the serialized novel Try Not To Get Discouraged, which may be purchased from Amazon here met my wife for the first time at an art…
The Cairn
Dale and Emily Fanelli discovered the black beach by accident in early 2001 while driving up the Maine coast on their honeymoon. They had stopped at a scenic overlook to…
Airborne
Sheila stood outside the Von Krambourg Funeral Home in Lunette, New Jersey in her carefully selected funeral clothes: a fragile navy-blue rayon crepe Wiener Werkstatte print tunic with a wide peplum…
Albatros
Esther knew that she should be preparing for a blackout. She should be checking her care gear and the deadbolts. She should place the gun where she could reach it,…
The Disappearing Lights of Cape Toqmaq
Chirpy and synthetic, the gaming sounds from Madina’s tablet burrow into my brain like an annoying earworm. “Good heavens, Dina, can you lay off the games for a minute?” Turning…
Priest-Dirt and the Water of Life
1. I am not a conjureman, calling the dead back to the land of the living. Nonetheless, I am here, finally, to perform the graveside rite so that I can…
Fish Fillets
Well I suppose we should start. Good afternoon everyone. I appreciate you attending the Data Informatics special interest group panel on this, the last day and time slot of our…
His Bradbury Jacket
The wide front window of the coffee shop was covered with posters for local events and services. A new lecture series at the University. What bands would be playing at…
Austin Gilmore: Flash Fiction
PHOTO KIOSK My parents will retire soon, their eyes too fuzzy, their hands too shaky to fill prescriptions, and this crusty old pharmacy will be my cross to bear. And…