Author Archives: fredhesser

Raiders (chapter 2)

Inside the kidnappers flyer, Harkins could see that there was another woman at the controls in the cockpit. This one was considerably more ragtag than the woman who called herself Lovac. She wore a threadbare vest and shirt that appeared … Continue reading

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The Bonding

On the day of my Bonding my mother cried. When I awoke she was weeping, and my father held her, comforting her. I asked what was wrong, but they did not answer me. I asked my mother why she cried, … Continue reading

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News

So as someone might have noticed, I didn’t post a new story on Monday. I didn’t simply forget, there is a reason. This last week have seen a seriously lack a writing time available (day job stuff mostly), and what … Continue reading

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Dear Jess,

I don’t know if this letter will get to you. The book says it should, but the book has lied before. We’ve figured some stuff out about it while you’ve been gone. For starters, as far as we can tell, … Continue reading

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Skittering

They come out in the fall. That’s their season, and that’s when they’re dangerous. It’s when they can blend in. You could see a hundred and you wouldn’t think anything of it. You’re not really looking for them after all. … Continue reading

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No Story Today

Sorry, no story today, the novel has laid claim to just about all my time. Hopefully back next week with another story, and I hope you can look forward to another installment to the Tale of Ayla in the next … Continue reading

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Sick

I’m sick. It’s not my fault. I was careful. I was so careful. I wear a mask, I wear gloves, I use sanitizer all the time. I was careful. I know how it happened. On my way to work. I … Continue reading

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Maria (continued)

[Bit late on posting the story this week. Sorry about that :p] There were lights on in the hallway, the same dim light strips that lined the walls in their room lined the walls beyond the door. Ok, where ever … Continue reading

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Maria

Maria breathed in deep as she woke up. She didn’t open her eyes yet, as she was considering staying in bed for awhile. It was Sunday, and if her mother found her awake before nine, she’d insist on Maria accompanying … Continue reading

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Entanglement

Let us talk about two particles. Two random particles in the astronomically gargantuan universe which are, for all intents and purposes, identical. In that whole, giant, cosmic vastness that is our universe, these two particles (by chance) happen to be … Continue reading

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