Photo credit Liz Young When Have My Calculations Ever Been Wrong? By T. Delaplain Nothing like a fresh reboot, a chance to defrag and sweep out unnecessary sequences. This crew does like to dabble in code. I startle awake, my recharged bliss shattered by shouts from the nav deck. All my circuits are energized now. ... Continue Reading →
Given The Choice
photo credit @ Dale Roberson Given The Choice by T. Delaplain Robert watched himself tumble as the ground rushed towards his limp body. Helpless to stop his fall, he stepped out of the way. He recognized the unfolding scene as a younger man barked orders to the crowd around him. The crush of Good Samaritan’s... Continue Reading →
Street Party
PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields Street Party by T. Delaplain Emily weaved past the worst of the octopi, imagining a shark schooling them in manners before leaving a pile of tentacles. The mess would invite more predators, but it would be worth it, if she didn’t have to endure the not so subtle brushes against... Continue Reading →
Find Me, Por Favor
Photo credit: Rowena Curtin The boy who carries your messages has a bullet in his head, no time to intervene. Try to find me at the cafe on our anniversary. Unforgettable, si? You had the badge but I had the bigger weapon. Nothing has every made sense again. Relocating, as always, is tedious but I... Continue Reading →
Nama-you better not-stay
Photo credit @Liz Young Nama-you better not-stay by T. Delaplain Awe, a tranquil health retreat; twice daily yoga, forest bathing and untethered relaxation. I inhaled the pine scented air as my counselor embraced me a little too tightly, “Last chance. Don’t stay.” “What?” I asked. She smiled, bowed with her hands at heart center,... Continue Reading →
Burning the Trash
Photo credit @Jennifer Pendergast Burning the Trash By. T. Delaplain Every chapter Peter burned brought him closer to clarity. He wasn’t a writer, just a hack. He cut through the painful details of his deficiencies leaving only shreds of regret and a pile of literary trash. The premise had been brilliant, the main characters tragically... Continue Reading →
The Road to Redemption
The Road to Redemption By T. Delaplain The old cowboy boarded the bus, hat in hand, boots freshly polished, his steps hesitant.“Mind if I sit?” asked the young man in newly pressed black trousers, starched white short-sleeved shirt and black tie.“You can sit anywhere you like but the only guidance I need at 90 is... Continue Reading →
One Loose Thread
Photo credit @ David Stewart One Loose Thread by T. Delaplain Sewing a dream was easy, hiding it from the palace guard was always tricky. Skye wedged the spell into a perfume vial, secured the cork with an incantation and slipped it into her pocket. Nightmares on the other hand were fraught with trouble. One... Continue Reading →
A Tinder Promise
Photo credit Lisa Fox Tinder Promises by T. Delaplain Had we ever had a first date? I only remember that you had always been by my side. I had promised you, so I had swiped right. Recalling the details in my date’s text, it felt like a spy mission. I had as much experience with... Continue Reading →
Mo Fhioghrá
PHOTO PROMPT © Amanda Forestwood Mo Fhioghrá by T. Delaplain Willing to take the beatin’ that would come later, Aidan laid his chin against his gobshite brother’s favorite fiddle. Catching the eye of the barkeep, he nodded, requesting a pint. The bartender flashed him the finger and mouthed feke off. He’d only get the... Continue Reading →
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