Jun 14 2008

Story Every Day – Day 6

Did my writing early today. Weekends are always crazy busy around here, and this weekend is no exception. We’ll be having a little Mystery Science Theater Birthday Party for Kevin tonight (I don’t believe it is his 3,000th, though).

A few posts back I mentioned a new character for my superhero universe, Astro Jack. I envisioned him as a Superman-type hero from the ’40s and ’50s. So I thought I’d give him a little chance to breathe. I may expand this into a full-fledged story. It’s only a little over 500 words at the moment. Continue reading

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Daily Sketches
- Jerred squinted after the shrinking shape in the sky. “This is why I use camels. Dragons hate the taste. Guess you’re walking from here." - 11/18/2011
- "Deport the poor?" the Energy Secretary paled. "But...who will we use to fuel the SapiENgine?" - 09/13/2011
- Her lighter illuminated new dents in the airlock. "You're wasting air." She blew smoke in my face. Outside, something scraped at the door. - 06/29/2011
- Solstice, the EverDay, finally came, and with it pain. “Fetch the Moon Bringer's herbs,” ordered the Mole King, “and the Sun Warden’s head.” - 06/21/2011
- Pedro dropped the pistol and gaped at the smoking bodies. "You said that was a laughter gun!" "Oh, sorry. L.A.F.T.E.R. gun. Damn acronyms." - 06/14/2011
- “It’s just rain. What’s the big deal?” said the monkey, watching the clouds from the window. Her eyes narrowed. She reached for her broom. - 05/23/2011
- She blinked at the sun filling the hissing, cracked canopy. "Well," she said, "I hear once you get past the corona it's not nearly so hot." - 04/03/2011
- “Welcome, Mr. Lin. Your irrelevancy to the time stream has been confirmed. Temporal Passport approved. To when would you like to travel?” - 03/24/2011
- Dr. Han massaged his temples. "Incinerate the body. Blame it on dark matter, whatever. Just make sure they don't find the teeth this time." - 03/09/2011
- "To the bone, I say!" the taskmaster lashed them again. "Thank you sir!" the work-bot cried. "But that would be unsanitary, sir!" - 01/18/2011
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“If only,” I thought, “I’d had time to work on that growth serum.” But the lab was work, and there had been a Lucy marathon. — George, Big in Ak-Sar-Ben
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