The author recalls some hairy incidents and particular customers on his newspaper route in east Charlotte in the late '70s. The ending is a graphic surprise.
Approx. 1500 words.
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The 1990s - especially the early years - in the North Davidson arts and entertainment district (NoDa) of Charlotte (NC, USA) are recounted in this 2200-word short story. Three of the early major NoD……続きを見る
The author and his wife spend a couple of days in Asheville (NC, USA) in 2012, witnessing and taking part in some mysterious occurrences.
A 1700-word short story.
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The author and his small dog go on a hike near Black Mountain (NC, USA) on a nice day in June of 2004. However, sullen thoughts concerning his crumbling first marriage mar the outing. When he stops ……続きを見る
The initial in-person meeting of future agents 32 and 33 on Siquijor Island (Philippines) in 2010 is recounted in this 2100-word psecret psociety pshort pstory.
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Two familiar agents (32 and 33) ride bikes from the east Charlotte (NC, USA) neighborhood of Windsor Park to Cotswold Mall in southeast Charlotte on a splendid April morning. The route is meticulous……続きを見る
The author recounts an auspicious hike in the Pisgah National Forest (NC, USA) on a cool day in April of 1998. A stream-side inscription casts a spell over the day.
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The hauntingly mysterious 2013 death in Los Angeles of the Chinese Canadian female, Elisa Lam, is revisited in this 1500-word short story. Possible theories are floated (and sunk). Another one in th……続きを見る
The author (Agent 33) and his wife, Monique (Agent 32), meet up with Monique's older brother, Steve (no agent number yet), in Casselberry, Florida, USA. From there they take public transit to downto……続きを見る
The author (Agent 33) and his wife, Monique (Agent 32), meet up with Monique's older brother, Steve (no agent number yet), in Casselberry, Florida, USA. From there they take public transit to downto……続きを見る
While on an autumn morning bike ride in east Charlotte (USA), the author is suddenly summoned by a distressed Ethiopian lady on the side of the road. Very closely based on real-life events on Octobe……続きを見る
The author (Agent 33) and his teenage son (Agent 66) are passing an American football in their back yard on a fall day in east Charlotte (USA). When dad kicks the ball - errantly - an aerial dilemma……続きを見る
In October of 1994, the author and a Korean American young lady go on a hike to Big Bradley Falls in the Blue Ridge Mountains (NC, USA). It is a perfect fall day ... until a tragic misstep.
Very clo……続きを見る
The author (Agent 33) goes back to where he lived for four years (1997-2001) with his 2nd wife and his twelve-year-old son on a nice April day in the Blue Ridge. The small, yet steep, mountain known……続きを見る
The late, so-often-great, ineffable Agent 107 (Frank von Peck) of Psecret Psociety is remembered in this special 2200-word hagiographical short story.
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Three familiar agents (32, 33, 666) visit Chimney Rock State Park (NC, USA) on a nice spring day for hiking, history, geology, incredible views, and strange conversation (sometimes intended to be ov……続きを見る
Agents 32 and 33 go out on a Thursday evening in late May, searching for a short story in east Charlotte (NC, USA). With two strikes on them, they stumble upon a home run in a Plaza-Midwood bar.
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The author (Agent 33) recounts the day that he and his son found an unusual object inside a spray paint can. Approx. 1100 words.
Violence: None.
Sex: None.
Drug usage: None.
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In October of 1994, the author and a Korean American young lady go on a hike to Big Bradley Falls in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is a perfect fall day ... until a misstep.
Very closely based on a r……続きを見る
Before going to watch the Liverpool - Hull City football/soccer match at an uptown pub, the author (Agent 33) and his wife (Agent 32) discuss the legendary Mr. Malloy at a Starbucks in an older Char……続きを見る
The author (Agent 33) goes to the official Liverpool FC bar in uptown Charlotte for the Europa League match with Villarreal (at Anfield). After the game, he heads downstairs and finds an open seat a……続きを見る
Three agents drive up to Boone (NC, USA) from Charlotte to search for the elusive Jim and Jill characters on a cold December day. They discuss possible scenarios and motives for Jim's fleeing on the……続きを見る
Agents 32 & 33 take a Friday trip to Asheville (NC, USA) to take in the Blackbird Blackbird show at the One Stop pub.
It's a nice evening of psychedelically infused folktronica. [sic]
Afterwards, th……続きを見る
Four guys (agents 2, 33, 107, and xxx) go on a smoky hike to three waterfalls near Brevard, NC, USA on a winter day in 2000. Dialogue proves to be a challenging adventure, just as much as the climbs……続きを見る
On a rainy November night in an American city, an after-hours, extra-marital affair takes place in a college office.
Will the paramours be discovered? What will happen to them in the future?
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In 1588, the Roanoke Colony (later known as the Lost Colony, as not a single colonist was found when revisited in 1590), an English settlement in present-day North Carolina, USA, is overrun by a Nat……続きを見る
The author (Agent 33) goes back to where he lived for four years (1997-2001) with his 2nd wife and his twelve-year-old son on a nice April day in the Blue Ridge. The small, yet steep, mountain known……続きを見る
The author recounts a day in June of 1992 in the San Francisco Bay area, in which he suddenly meets a bold 'high as a kite' Japanese young lady at the Glen Park BART train station. He helps her on h……続きを見る
The author (Agent 33) goes to the official Liverpool FC bar in uptown Charlotte for the Europa League match with Villarreal (at Anfield). After the game, he heads downstairs and finds an open seat a……続きを見る
The author recounts a visit to his favorite downtown Asheville coffeehouse, Beanstreets, in April of 1998. An intriguing 'cosmic' conversation at an adjacent table is overheard and transcribed. Just……続きを見る
