I had a brother, Howard. He was strong, smart, and pure of heart. My mum and dad adored Howie because he aspired to be a hero. They would often look …
Treatment
“A little girl complained of a tooth ache.” “Her father, an incompetent swine of a man, didn’t know what to do. At first, he thought that if he left it, …
Mr. Mammon’s Tale of Soup
“Mr. Foley is unable to join us today, children – he’s a little under the weather.” “But my name is Marvellous Mr. Mammon and I’ve been asked to step in.” …
Strokes of Illusion
Walk into your nearest gallery and go to the first painting that you see. Can you see the meaning behind the artistry even in its simplicity or is it just …
I Had A Dream
Take a moment and think, think about what it is you are grateful for. Perhaps you are grateful for the sky above us, the beauty of the stars twinkling in …
Chocolate Memory Mints
Memories are interesting things, aren’t they sweet children? Each one contains within it a power of some kind or other. Some memories make us long for the days they existed …
For A Price
I’ve heard the same story from so many people. A shady man in an alley offers you a hit from his stash. Just one toke, that’s all. You immediately feel …
The Lamp
“Many of nights in the lower levels of Arcadia, many people will go starving.” “Unable to produce the credits needed to put food on their tables.” “A lot of the …
Pyrite
Do you know how to tell the difference between gold and fool’s gold? I learned the hard way. When I was designing for Zeus’s court, I wanted to create outfits …
Sweet Tooth
There’s a kid in a candy shop, his eyes fixated on all the treats contained within. It’s all that kid could ever ask for, and the only thing speaking louder …