Dark Moments
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alt="Cornered Cake Cutter by Lauren Dennis"
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Cornered Cake Cutter by Lauren Dennis
Putting my fist through Valerie’s shit-eating grin is akin to feeding it into the office industrial shredder. Her teeth slice my skin, sending shards of enamel and flesh plopping into...
Cornered Cake Cutter by Lauren Dennis
Putting my fist through Valerie’s shit-eating grin is akin to feeding it into the office industrial shredder. Her teeth slice my skin, sending shards of enamel and flesh plopping into...
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alt="Putting Yourself in Your Work by Jonathan Tolstedt"
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Putting Yourself in Your Work by Jonathan Tolstedt
The contractor pointed out three places where nails I had driven into studs had broken through the sides of the noggins. Three nails out of how many thousands I had...
Putting Yourself in Your Work by Jonathan Tolstedt
The contractor pointed out three places where nails I had driven into studs had broken through the sides of the noggins. Three nails out of how many thousands I had...
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alt="Rule One by Stephen Herczeg"
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Rule One by Stephen Herczeg
I can’t believe she did it again. Sixth time this week. Rule One: Always expect someone is leaving the elevator. Does she care? No. Every time the doors open, in...
Rule One by Stephen Herczeg
I can’t believe she did it again. Sixth time this week. Rule One: Always expect someone is leaving the elevator. Does she care? No. Every time the doors open, in...
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alt="Total Immersion by Kristin Lennox"
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Total Immersion by Kristin Lennox
Doug’s head snapped forward as he woke with a snort; the greasy pizza box in his lap fell to the floor. He squinted at the sun streaming through the tiny...
Total Immersion by Kristin Lennox
Doug’s head snapped forward as he woke with a snort; the greasy pizza box in his lap fell to the floor. He squinted at the sun streaming through the tiny...
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alt="Reality Bites by Bridget Holland"
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Reality Bites by Bridget Holland
Gabby smacked her torch against the hydra’s severed neck. Flesh sizzled. The air stank. “Last head!” Luke called through the murk. “Keep up!” As she lunged forward, a coil clamped...
Reality Bites by Bridget Holland
Gabby smacked her torch against the hydra’s severed neck. Flesh sizzled. The air stank. “Last head!” Luke called through the murk. “Keep up!” As she lunged forward, a coil clamped...
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alt="Officer, It Was Just a Game by Crystal N. Ramos"
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Officer, It Was Just a Game by Crystal N. Ramos
I didn’t do it. She was my daughter, officer. I was playing some kind of new VR game. Really immersive. See, you run around stealing cars and stuff and try...
Officer, It Was Just a Game by Crystal N. Ramos
I didn’t do it. She was my daughter, officer. I was playing some kind of new VR game. Really immersive. See, you run around stealing cars and stuff and try...
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alt="Derek Levels Up by Grace Quon"
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Derek Levels Up by Grace Quon
Derek grabbed the shotgun from the table. Six shells. Guttural snarls erupted in the hallway. He burst the first zombie’s head open like a rotten melon, but the next one...
Derek Levels Up by Grace Quon
Derek grabbed the shotgun from the table. Six shells. Guttural snarls erupted in the hallway. He burst the first zombie’s head open like a rotten melon, but the next one...
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alt="The NPCs Are Watching by Nina Miller"
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The NPCs Are Watching by Nina Miller
You saw me selling wares from a cart. Watched my bosom jiggle as I cried over my pies. Asked me what was wrong, and I told you of my sister...
The NPCs Are Watching by Nina Miller
You saw me selling wares from a cart. Watched my bosom jiggle as I cried over my pies. Asked me what was wrong, and I told you of my sister...
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alt="Life is Rubbish by <span class="cf0">Fiona M. Jones</span><!--EndFragment -->"
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Life is Rubbish by <span class="cf0">Fiona M. J...
“Damien.” It was the Enemy. “What—” Damien dodged away, throwing chairs to slow the Enemy’s advance. He needed to level up, exchange the bread knife in his jacket for a...
Life is Rubbish by <span class="cf0">Fiona M. J...
“Damien.” It was the Enemy. “What—” Damien dodged away, throwing chairs to slow the Enemy’s advance. He needed to level up, exchange the bread knife in his jacket for a...
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alt="ADikT by <span class="cf0">Liam Hogan</span><!--EndFragment -->"
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ADikT by <span class="cf0">Liam Hogan</span><!-...
“There’s a new video game, ADikT, available on the darknet. We think it’s killing users.” Anders half-rolled his eyes before catching the chief’s stony gaze. “What’s this one do? Drag...
ADikT by <span class="cf0">Liam Hogan</span><!-...
“There’s a new video game, ADikT, available on the darknet. We think it’s killing users.” Anders half-rolled his eyes before catching the chief’s stony gaze. “What’s this one do? Drag...
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alt="Unplugged by Greg Schwartz"
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Unplugged by Greg Schwartz
“Josh!” His mom stomped into his room. “I’ve been calling you.” “Sorry, Mom. Trying to kill this monster.” Josh feverishly manoeuvred the controller, his face contorted in concentration. “You’ve been...
Unplugged by Greg Schwartz
“Josh!” His mom stomped into his room. “I’ve been calling you.” “Sorry, Mom. Trying to kill this monster.” Josh feverishly manoeuvred the controller, his face contorted in concentration. “You’ve been...
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alt="Sucked In by Tracy Davidson"
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Sucked In by Tracy Davidson
He starts his missing son’s latest game. Something to distract him from constant worry, to see what his son played that day. Graphics have changed since his childhood. His avatar...
Sucked In by Tracy Davidson
He starts his missing son’s latest game. Something to distract him from constant worry, to see what his son played that day. Graphics have changed since his childhood. His avatar...