It's not often that a writing prompt truly captivates me for more than a few hundred words. With the exception of a few 1000+ word stories written in response to a few prompts such as Retirement, Boxed In, The LSA, to name a few, most of my responses are fairly short. Not to mention that … Continue reading Code Inspection
Tag: comedy
Unregistered Tenants
This story was originally submitted to this writing prompt. Little did I know at the time that this short 400+ word story would be the kernel that lead to a five hour writing session where I churned out a 5000+ word sequel titled Code Inspection to this tiny dialogue only story. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading Unregistered Tenants
Billionaire Brutus Mayne Invests into Prison Reform!
This story was originally submitted to this writing prompt on reddit. Mothman City, MH. Local billionaire and philanthropist Brutus Mayne has publicly announced that he plans on seriously investing into prison reform within the state. Mayne, after having toured Markham State Asylum for the Criminally Insane, states that he was "horrified" and "devastated" by the … Continue reading Billionaire Brutus Mayne Invests into Prison Reform!
The Humans
"Uh commander we have an issue with our human experiment." "Yes?" "The er, the humans well there appears to be a slight problem. The appear to have been as intelligent as designed, even more so. Many millennia ago they appeared to have put down their sticks and stones and built something of themselves. From small … Continue reading The Humans
Pretty Eyes
Another Saturday and other date. A cycle I seemed doomed to repeat for the rest of my life. Not once in the past three years since my break up had I had any luck with women, it was as if Marianne had been my only soulmate and I had to go and screw it all … Continue reading Pretty Eyes
Ratman Found Guilty of All Child Abuse Charges!
Originally submitted for this writing prompt. —— Mega City - Justice has been served, but to whom? In another landmark trial another masked hero has been successfully convicted of child abuse. In a unanimous decision by the jury, Wayne “Ratman” Banner, 39, has been found guilty of thirty accounts of endangering a minor, the most … Continue reading Ratman Found Guilty of All Child Abuse Charges!
Inter-Dimensional Day Trip With Bigfoot
I've been falling down the nostalgia hole of classic episodes of Coast to Coast AM. If you don't know what that show is it's a nightly radio show about UFOs, ghosts, and cryptids. The show is completely ridiculous and unbelievable and that's precisely why I love it. I don't personally believe in paranormal encounters, but … Continue reading Inter-Dimensional Day Trip With Bigfoot
Sad Sack of Flesh
Dana used to love the smell of coffee shops. The way the aroma of the freshly grounded beans just filled the air was like a cozy blanket by the fire to her. They where places she could go in times of comfort. Even during the outbreak just seven months ago she had holed up in … Continue reading Sad Sack of Flesh
Jack and the Girl
This was originally written as a 7-minute audiodrama for a class I took in script writing earlier this summer. I liked it so much that I decided to adapt to prose. I hope you enjoy it as much as I loved writing it. The trees rustled in the brisk breeze that rolled through the park, … Continue reading Jack and the Girl
Wrong Number
Truth be told, I'm not sure why I answered the call. When my phone vibrated aggressively on the surface of the particle board conference table like a small creature had been trying to break free from within the black rectangle, I checked the screen. I hadn't recognized the number, some 777 area code that I … Continue reading Wrong Number