Oh, the horror stories are here now, friends. As October continues, Brandon Scott has nightmarish short tales every Friday for you to enjoy.
This time, we visit a world with one big difference. Something called “The Nightmare” is part of their society. It’s unopposed, unstoppable.
And it picks people. Randomly.
The final part of this adventure. The conclusion of “Liquid Air Delivery. It’s been harrowing and thrilling, and now our pilot has one final dash to save himself—and everyone else nearby.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, may I have your attention, please?! You’ve been patient! You’ve been diligent! You’ve been loyal! Now, for demonstrating such tremendous qualities, such incredible attributes, such unbelievable resolve, you shall be rewarded! Friends, bloggers, Earthlings, lend me your ears! The time has come, yet again, for you to get your proper dose of excitement,…
Life on Earth can be weird, don’t you think? The idea of clouds up above and bugs in the dirt we walk on. We live with it because that’s just how Earth is.
Today’s story is weird. It has no answers, only nightmarish and inexplicable things.
Tilly is a waitress at a downtown diner. She works there to pay for her apartment until her lease runs out. And sometimes her days are hard.
There are not many answers. There’s a quick shift in tone. And we never learn anyone’s name.
It’s the future, and all Edward cares about is a single vase remaining broken.
But why? What has come over Edward that makes him want to break his favorite vase?
Today’s story is about physics. More specifically, aliens playing around with physics and making humans have to deal with that.
“What?” I asked the figure, not sure what I was hearing. “What do you mean—?”
There was a rush. The ground met me, and I kept going.
Turns out, our main character is going to need to talk to many more people than one ghost.
And to get to this next person, it’s time to see more of this magical city. It’s time to go to the docks, where magical portals are very common.
The time is the far future.
The crime is murder.
And the detective is very good at his job.
Do you ever wonder what aliens use to communicate with each other?
Well, in this story, the answer is cell phones.
