On a chilly overcast autumn afternoon, a father, son and daughter go for a hike in the Oregon Coast Range. The number 7 features prominently. A female hermit leaves some cryptic clues.
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Two fishermen-friends are about ready to 'call it a day' off of Cape Mendocino (northern California) on a fall day in the early 1990s. But then, there is a sudden change of plan. What was seen - or ……続きを見る
At a kite festival in 2018 on the southern Oregon coast, a series of odd occurrences/revelations accrue, all related to an out-of-the-ordinary kite.
Word count per MS Word: 2323.
Rating: PG-13.
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Two fishermen-friends are about ready to 'call it a day' off of Cape Mendocino (northern California) on a fall day in the early 1990s. But then, there is a sudden change of plan. What was seen - or ……続きを見る
The drowning death of a young female kayaker catches the eye of another young female kayaker in early May of 2020. Bored out of her gourd in the Covid-19 lockdown (her college has closed and her par……続きを見る
In March of 2008, a TV photographer decides to go for the ultimate shot via the air shaft in a 25-story hotel in uptown Charlotte (NC, USA).
Based on a tragic real-life event.
Approx. 1700 words.
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It is 1955 on The Lost Coast of northern California. A young female African American jazz singer is on a first weekend-alone date with a male Caucasian American piano player. The fog rolls in. Their……続きを見る
The author has a chance conversation with a lone bagel-bakery worker on a cold Sunday morning in Pittsburgh. The topic of virtual games comes up. Apparently one involves all of the Steel City's neig……続きを見る
In the last half of the 19th century on a secluded section of the northern California coast, a brooding Chinese immigrant must make a life-changing decision.Approx. 1600 words.Ok for ages 13 and up.
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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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Liverpool fans, Agents 32, 33 and 666, go to the LFC - AC Milan preseason game at Bank of America Stadium in uptown Charlotte on Saturday evening, August 2, 2014. They join the parade of mighty Reds……続きを見る
It is Leap Day 1896 on the Lost Coast of northern California. Times are hard. Things go from bad to worse to 'holy cow!' for Miles. Twice.
Approx. 1300 words.
Rating: G (ok for all ages).
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Near the close of the Roaring '20s, a boat loses power and drifts ashore in northern California. The ominous autumn sky darkens. The woman fears the worst. Her boyfriend is frantic. Then a surprise ……続きを見る
Agents 32 and 33 of the psecret psociety journey to Fries (VA, USA) on a cold, gray, ominous December day. There they check out the old dam and power station. Later, they drive down to the north ban……続きを見る
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 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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In the last half of the 19th century on a secluded section of the northern California coast, a brooding Chinese immigrant must make a life-changing decision.
Approx. 1600 words.
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At a kite festival in 2018 on the southern Oregon coast, a series of odd occurrences/revelations accrue, all related to an out-of-the-ordinary kite.
Word count per MS Word: 2323.
Rating: PG-13.
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A man in his late 50s receives a package around lunchtime on his day off from work. He opens it, and a world of trouble jumps out.
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The author recalls a winter walk with his dad and younger brother a half century ago in Raleigh, NC. They stumble upon some unlikely ruins. Thoughts of the future abound, and rebound.
Length: 1919 w……続きを見る
A very strange, multi-faceted, coarse-tongued, bizarrely costumed performance artist re-alights in Pittsburgh after a long national absence on a winter night at an East End dive bar. His act gets of……続きを見る
It is Leap Day 1896 on the North Coast of California. Times are hard. Things go from bad to worse to 'holy cow!' for Miles. Twice.Approx. 1300 words.Rating: G (ok for all ages).
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Agent 33 ruminates while gazing at the Willamette River in Oregon City. Agent 32 is not in the mood for anymore nonsense. And, who was passing over the I-205 bridge at 4:37:19 PM PDT on the 5th of S……続きを見る
On a splendid fall day, Al Niño calls in with unsolicited e-book advice for the author. However, the rambling conversation soon deteriorates once again.
Word count: 1616 (original manuscript).
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Agent 33 ruminates while gazing at the Willamette River in Oregon City. Agent 32 is not in the mood for anymore nonsense. And, who was passing over the I-205 bridge at 4:37:19 on the 5th of Septembe……続きを見る
Agents 32 and 33 take a bike ride to NoDa (in northeast Charlotte, NC, USA). There they encounter some very interesting people at a Cajun restaurant. Bizarre conversations are overheard and recorded……続きを見る
A father and son go for an afternoon outing to the Natural Bridges (coastal southern Oregon) on an autumn Saturday. The son's new drone performs perfectly. Until a miscue at the end. The video foota……続きを見る
A father and son go for an afternoon outing to the Natural Bridges (coastal southern Oregon) on an autumn Saturday. The son's new drone performs perfectly. Until a miscue at the end. The video foota……続きを見る
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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