The Legendary Toothbrush of Kings

Legends told of a powerful toothbrush which gives its user teeth worthy of kings. Many did not even believe it was real, but Harold had faith, and today his faith paid off. Harold stared- after nine long years of dedicating his life to finding the toothbrush, he had finally found it. He smiled- his protruding teeth and bad breath made the very air quiver. The toothbrush was old- however. It had been lost for almost a ...

Suicide Specialist

The human mind is more fragile than you think. Here, where the death penalty is abolished, I am the solution to overcrowding in prisons. You can say I persuade new vacancies. My name is Dr. Flaxmore, and I am a suicide specialist. There are many like me- but none as good as me. You see- we as humans are all nuts. One way or another, we are flawed, different, and can be cracked. Some humans are born harder, and others har...

Martin’s Baggage

Martin was a meticulous man. He had always been that way, as far as he could remember. Pen in front suit pocket, an inch from the left- handkerchief in the right pocket, folded twice. Phone in the left, and wallet hidden inside his jacket. “Crew, prepare the cabin for landing.” The intercom buzzed. Martin checked his briefcase once more- the third time in the last twenty minutes. Notebook in the front compartment, lap...

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