Deadly Loot
Deadly Loot – Pat Barnett DEADLYLOOT Pat Barnett The Inspector eyed the wizened private detective with a look of disbelief. He’s pulling a fast one, thought Bob Richmond. But the old sleuth merely gave him one of his customary sneers…
Broken
Broken – A Domestic Curse BROKEN A Domestic Curse ⌘ Aunt Flora left the Missus an old Egyptian vase. It was passed through generations and used to be her ma’s. I never really liked it — it was ugly, green,…
The illusionist
The Illusionist – Pat Barnett The Illusionist Pat Barnett Condemned to die for his weird art, he set out his plan. He would need pale and dark pigment, the rags on his back torn into makeshift brushes and fluid to…
Catalepsy
Catalepsy – PJ Catalepsy Schrödinger’s cat sits in a box If we can’t see it, It may be lost Is it alive or is it dead We don’t really know Because it’s never said Better leave it alone and never…
Behind the Mask
Behind the Mask – Pat Barnett Behindthe Mask Pat Barnett Are beards a fashion item — or are they meant tohide the man beneath? Do women apply makeup to conceal more than wrinkles? Are we all guilty of showing an…
Vampirica
Vampirica – by PJ Whispers of the Deep vampirica by PJ My friend Patricia turns eighty today She doesn’t like birthdays So that is OK We’re not going to celebrate She don’t want a fuss I think this is because…
Low Tide
Low Tide – Susurrus Susurrus Low Tide Low Tide Low tide has always called to me. It has been my friend and my salvation, since a babe in arms when I was carried by my guardian down the cobbles and…
The Shaman’s Blessing
The Shaman’s Blessing – Chapter One Whispers of the Deep The Shaman’s Blessing Chapter One It was the tinkle of tiny bells wafting across the vastness of the plain that first alerted the youth. He swallowed down the fear grasping…
Impact
IMPACT – Susurrus IMPACT The following is based on interpretations of facts. His impact gave us life. He is The Greatest of Teachers. Our Protector. But he demands obedience. The Number Three, is ruled by him. Being an auspicious number…
The Treasure of the Lotus Crystal Cave
The Treasure of the Lotus Crystal Cave – The Direct Instructions of Shri Singha – Padmasambhava was an Indian guru who brought the teachings of Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th Century. He founded the first school of Tibetan Buddhism…