Satire

The Morning Walk
“Did you see the sunrise today?” “Not really. I was half asleep.” “It was golden. Made me think we should get out earlier.”
By Sound and Spiritabout a month ago in Fiction
The Case of the Missing Ring. Runner-Up in Mismatch Challenge.
It was an average Moonday. My mead was hitting me in the right spot as the elvish weed propped me up and forced me to consider the day ahead. I had a feeling in my guts that there would be a very serious disturbance to my day, like two orcs fighting over who gets to eat a dwarf, or whatever those thugs like to chow on. I was in no mood for big surprises, but I also wanted to pay my rent for the month. You can only have so many elves wondering if the loves of their lives are cheating on them before you develop a rep as the bearer of bad parchment. No one really wants the truth...but they want the things they lost to get found, even if it's from a hobbit on his last drop of mead.
By Kendall Defoe about a month ago in Fiction
The Name He Would Not Say
“Do you want to start where you usually start or where it hurts today.” “It all hurts. I just pick the one that hurts loudest.”
By Sound and Spiritabout a month ago in Fiction
Blood on the Red Mesa
Sheriff Silas Boone rode slowly along the trail at the base of Red Mesa, the sun dipping behind the cliffs, setting the desert ablaze in red and orange. Dust brushed around his boots and spurs, and his horse sneezed.
By Natasha Collazoabout a month ago in Fiction
The Fence Between Us
“You’re measuring it wrong.” “I’m measuring it the way it’s always been measured.” “That’s why it keeps leaning.” “It stood fine for years.”
By Sound and Spiritabout a month ago in Fiction
The Bench That Never Moved
“You sit here every day.” “Most days.” “Why this spot.” “It’s quiet.” “There are quieter places.” “Not like this.” “You waiting for someone.”
By Sound and Spiritabout a month ago in Fiction
The Things That Almost Got Said
“I haven’t done this in a long time.” “That’s all right.” “I don’t even know where to start.” “You can start anywhere.”
By Sound and Spiritabout a month ago in Fiction
Shadows and Light
He grew up in the soft hum of stained glass, where sunlight through colored panes made angels dance on the walls. The church was a fortress, its rituals a rhythm that promised safety. Prayer was a language he learned before he could read, and faith was a comfort as sure as his mother’s hand.
By Sound and Spiritabout a month ago in Fiction
A Crown of Beauty
“Do you remember that verse I told you about?” “The one from Isaiah?” “Yes. The one about a crown of beauty instead of ashes.”
By Sound and Spiritabout a month ago in Fiction
Employee Guidelines
We’re pleased to have you joining us. Please note that your first shift begins tonight. You may notice that the building feels larger after dark. This is normal and does not require any acknowledgement.
By Courtney Jonesabout a month ago in Fiction
Pssst....Hey You! Wanna Look Really Smart?
Do you ever find yourself snickering when you hear the words "masticate," or "penal?" If I asked you the question "What type of celestial body is Pluto?" Did the word "dog" pop into your mind?
By John R. Godwinabout a month ago in Fiction
How to Train Your Unicorn
Congratulations! Despite incredible odds, you found a Malchezedek tier unicorn. It must’ve been a once-in-a-lifetime experience! So now you’re wondering how can you interact with this majestic creature again. Well there are things you should know and certain steps to follow.
By Gabriel Shamesabout a month ago in Fiction