Photo by Michael Gaida @ Pixabay.com Ed’s father was killed on his job when Ed was 3. Ed had no trouble getting into the now-defunct factory. Near station 5 he saw blood stains on the floor. “Eddie, why are you here!?,” a voice boomed from a bright bolt of light. “Dad?” “Son, you must go!…

Photo by Pexels at Pixabay.com (Sentient Light) Ray refused to let J stop until the formula’s proofs were complete. Proofs commenced on Monday morning; work continued 24/7. Jolts of electricity persuaded J when he wavered. Here it was, Sunday, 6:54 a.m. Formulas for the galactic death ray were now complete.  [280 characters]   Kat is…

Photo by Mikechie Esparagoza at Pexels.com Dot loved getting opinions from everyone, but she had never followed anyone’s advice; yet it was still valuable in that it confirmed she had chosen the right course of action to begin with. Billy begged her not to ride the Titanic. I wish for once she had taken advice….

Photo by noelsch at Pixabay.com   It had lain asleep in the earth for millenia. Arcturans left it here as a fail-save device should their experimental subjects threaten planet viability. Made of osmium, it was armed with neutron blasters. When fracking began at the north pole, the giant awoke to save earth. [277 characters]  …

Photo by David Cardinez@pixabay.com   Yes, I remember when we took the kids to Yellowstone, back when black bears roamed freely across the road; often blocking cars for handouts. Timmy was only 3 at the time. I recall looking back and seeing Timmy roll down the window, pointing and crying out, “Kitty! Kitty!” [275 characters]…