This Month
Am I in Alien Land? Clauds
My experiences of differing cultures... (1,182 Words)
Annunciation Neil the auditor
There was, as might be imagined, considerable consternation when the angel appeared and declared that henceforth Birmingham would be the religious capital of the entire world... (1,739 Words)
Corporate Life Desi Style Claudine Lewis
My Experiences in the Indian Software industry... (1,170 Words)

I dreamt a reality or did i live a dream? BlueMetal
Like the weather that prevails in this city, it was sunny but there were expectations for light drizzle, but I knew this would not happen...(1,750 Words)
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Abe Lincoln's Head Chris Bloom
Having a mad scientist for a friend is a pain in the butt sometimes... (1,590 Words)
Baby Jessica Scott
Hey baby, welcome to the afterlife... (700 Words)
Compatible Species Jessica Hughes
The portal swung open with a soft hiss, and as the space-mist cleared, Jane blinked at her blind date and with an expression of arrant dismay shot the space behind it with a hopeful glance...
Death Takes a Leak Chris Bloom
The Title says it all...
A Fairytale - Part 3 Barbara Smith
Beware making friends with fairies... (2,100 Words)
The Festival in the Clouds Kamran Shahin
At a certain time of the year, it is the most beautiful place on Earth ... (1,383 Words)
First Class Simon Robinson
Clovis, a hapless air-conditioning salesman, is about to have the flight of his life, landing him in the destination that he least expects...
First Contact Kamran Shahin
What *not* to do when you see the girl of your dreams ... (623 Words)

For Love of Red Barbara Smith
Even a wolf of my calibre can fall in love...
Head-Case Simon Robinson
Never under-estimate your imagination...
Incomplete P M O'Brien
Themes? Possessive love, alcoholism, sex, mutilation, violence, desperation, and confusion... (15,800 Words)
Killer a Short Story Mark Whalen
It was early afternoon, but my work was just about done for the day when my buddy, Lance, told me about this fish who wanted to buy a job... (3,115 Words)
Lady Godiva Rides at Noon Carinna Smart
Ever wanted to know what the real story of Lady Godiva was? Read on and find out... (1,200 Words)
My Story Jess Bloomingdale
A person discovers that his/her actual life makes a better story than the one in his/her head...

The Prince Talked To His Glass Slipper Sari Kent
It's a bit crazy, but it's been awhile since I've done one...
The Profit David Godden
And so the tribe of the Parasites did say unto the Profit (that will be ten bucks please)... (2,250 Words)
The Seven Princesses of Diphtheria Chris Bloom
A king resorts to desperate measures to relieve himself of some excess daughters... (1,870 Words)

Smooth Operator Barbara Smith
We are all tempted sometimes...

Stir the Pudding Tony Benci
When was the last time you threw a flour bomb at the visiting head of a represive regime or sat, arms linked, in the way of a bull-dozer at the start of a freeway project? Chances are, never...
Sweet Simon Robinson
Ahhh. Look at that little old lady...

The Tully Ridge Prospect Simon Robinson
A fictional account based on a true story from the early years of oil exploration - apologies to history...
Walt Lives! George Filipov
Death stared him in the face...but things could be worse!...

A Way of Thinking Alberta Samuelson
Carol hates all men today. Why are they being so nice to her?

We Are Not Amused George Filipov
On Pluto, dullest planet in the solar system, old-fashioned comedian Leroy Jones was considered a star. When First Contact was established the challenge was on - could Jones make the humourless aliens laugh?...

Special thanks to the designers: Robbie, Dianna and Carla
The Phoenix, September, 2001
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