I'm helpless. I'm pathetic. These were some of the milder phrases of self-loathing burning as a mantra through Palos' head. He had been there again. At the murder of his family. And he had done nothing.

Imagine a couple, arguing for the umpteenth time about who did what, or who forgot to do something. Maybe you were in an argument like this yourself recently. Don't think of that one. Also, don't think

Text Version: Plop. Plop. The footsteps of an oligarch. Closer. My victim wandered to the dark. I stabbed him dead; his gut flowed red, staining the white wall. Twice buzzed my phone; I stood alone, answering

If you're new to my Universe, please read the Introduction and Prelude. Then feel free to pick whatever story you like the most from this list. Compositions Wright's StoryStella's StoryParzifal's Story

The universe is vast, and our knowledge of it, infinitesimally small. Our intuitions say, "Who are we to claim then, that something isn't possible?" If we know next to nothing, then isn't claiming

It’s 3 am. You’re exhausted but continue to type away on some thread. Your significant other wakes up and attempts to get you to come to bed, but you can’t. Someone is wrong on the internet, and it’s your

If you're new to my Universe, please read the Introduction and Prelude. Then feel free to pick whatever story you like the most from this list. Compositions Wright's StoryStella's StoryParzifal's Story

From a spark, a vast reaction Attraction, between objects in space Retrace the movements on your palm Calm again, the universe sings Brings a tear to every eye High above the earth, you gazed Amazed at

I learned about this contest through the PAL discord channel via @somethingsubtle's post. Image Source: 1

The stench of wet garbage filled Caleb’s nostrils as the New Life Foundation van came to a halt in front of his new apartment building. A swarm of people clamored along the walkway. Had the success of

If you're new to my Universe, please read the Introduction and Prelude. Then feel free to pick whatever story you like the most from this list. Compositions Wright's StoryStella's StoryParzifal's Story

Quick Note Before I jump right into the story, I feel it's pertinent to explain how it'll be organized, since it'll be slightly confusing otherwise. This was originally planned to be released in a book

Alright steemit. You did it. You got me to post something on a public part of the internet. As a professional web-lurker who never bothered to add his two cents on anything, I can firmly say I never expected