Piscine Metaphysics

The fish, always having been curious about what lay beyond their world, had always wanted to know about what those… Read more Piscine Metaphysics

When All Goes Well

The policemen were out in their spanking new Blue uniforms so Harold and Margaret were happy. Knowing that attempts to… Read more When All Goes Well

Daily Torment

She was a damsel in distress. It was her eternal fate, a part of her perpetual damnation, to be required… Read more Daily Torment

Comgall and Aoibhe At Home

‘I’m now reading a book about one of my very favorite historical milestones, the Crusades,’ Comgall told his wife Aoibhe.… Read more Comgall and Aoibhe At Home

Phony Pride

Gasconade always portends absence of humility.

Ancient Lore

‘Let’s get out of here,’ Clancy told Deasy. ‘This is where the changelings and faeries are.’ ‘Did you know,’ Deasy… Read more Ancient Lore

Deasy Gets His Turn

Deasy made a Wish, knowing a stranger would die. The next day someone, a stranger to him, got a turn.… Read more Deasy Gets His Turn

The Presidents’ Weekly Barbecue

The presidents of the United States get together weekly for a barbecue. ‘I’m so sick and tired,’ J.F.K. said, ‘of… Read more The Presidents’ Weekly Barbecue

A Rightly Formed Conscience

‘Who’s that?’ Jane asked Bill. ‘Oh that’s my conscience,’ Bill replied. ‘We have a deal.’ ‘I allow him unfettered access… Read more A Rightly Formed Conscience

From Queens

I haven’t lived in my Hometown, East Elmhurst, since about my twelfth birthday. My parents and I went back to… Read more From Queens