Once I was tasked with collecting old photographs for a grieving family. The photos belonged to an older gentleman, someone of note within the community. He climbed up the ranks …
A Common Thug
“What do you call a man who roams the streets at night?” “A man that watches you from a distance, watching you closely, and finding it in his best interest …
Lightbulb
There is darkness in this world we know as Arcadia. Not a physical darkness, which my eyes cannot perceive, but a darkening of the very fabric of society. Arcadia is …
Breach
Centuries ago, The Mortuary was breached. A curious boy had gained entrance in the midst of one of the Courier’s deliveries and was found stalking the hall of preserved souls …
Dollhouse
The humble dollhouse. A little girl sees the fabricated reality, the plastic dolls, and she takes to it like a moth to flame. Her tiny hands get to work constructing …
My First Kiss…
My father’s brother Frank came to live with us for a bit when I was younger. Now Frank ate our food, drank our water, and took up our space. He …
Viral
“Let me tell you about an infection.” “See, this infection started small and went unnoticed on the feel of his foot. The body it was on figured it won’t worth …
Axel The Sharkyman’s Hero Phase
“Welcome one and all to the Foley Funhouse!” “Every child born in Arcadia one day wants to become a superhero. Whether it’s the antics of Superduperman or Beetleboy, children all …
Angel’s Trumpet
Have you ever heard of the Angel’s Trumpet? You’d know it if you saw it. If you walk through just about any part of Arcadia, you can see it swaying …
The Candy Man Can
Candy. Sugary sweet little things that bring man and child alike great pleasure. That quick burst of sugar comforts those who partake of it, it binds them to its magic, …