On the eve of a thunderstorm, high above a dark gray sky, a visitor adorned and hovered like a firefly. A soothing drone glazed the air, paralyzing stoned, all who stared. Fearful or not, one could bet, those who were caught, will never forget. Sirens wailed as bystanders hailed, hauling skeptics who bravely failed. Mediums captured this magnificent event, perfectly oblivious to the firefly's intent. A seed planted long ago, was now in bloom eager to grow.

Operation Paperclip seemed like a prudent and sensible idea at the time; to contain and assimilate German scientists well-versed in the art of war, for the sake of national security. Only thing was, the bulk of these scientists were ardent Nazis, whose pasts needed to be bleached in order to provide them with new identities, for the purpose of re-integration. During the war, Dr. Kleinmann’s adoptive parents banished him, upon learning of his nefarious affiliations, leaving him lone and hollow.… Continue

A blistering sun turns breathing into a gamble, burning the nostrils, throat, and lungs with every breath. Even the local fauna dare not venture out their sparse shade. The rumbling of a semi-trailer truck hauling car parts resonates off the slightly melted tires against the asphalt. Like clockwork, the drug cartel’s weekly profit is traveling southbound on the I-77, concealed somewhere in the truck. The courier, Alonso, is the latest of many incorruptible souls who’d been persuaded by the… Continue

I wonder how my father is doing; I will call him tomorrow and ask him. He’ll shit if I tell him I’m on the bus, by the way; it’s part of the reason we don’t talk often. If we don’t squabble over politics and class, we’ll spar over whose generation made it the way it is. I got to remember to tread carefully when discussing anything sensitive with him. He’ll never admit it to my face, but I think I’ve actually persuaded him with my arguments, on occasion; and I’m sure he’ll tell you the same… Continue