Rough Drift

"Small" writing challenges for my small writing talent. Hotel note pads are the only space allowed. Let's see if I can strip it down and tighten it up to learn something. Improving my skill of weird fiction.

Monthly Archives: September, 2015

21.) The Red Evening Ritual.

My special guest relaxed upon meeting the tip of the argument. He understood it was a special evening. In the last century, a full and large blood red moon has appeared five times-a … Continue reading

September 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Observe: Notes on my own progress.

First. I did not attach an image to this post in any way and yet one shows up on the main page. WP needs a serious look at it’s coding … Continue reading

September 25, 2015 · Leave a comment

20.) The Ashen Samurai

The Warlord’s anger grew unlimited, raining down harsh punishment for any detractors of authority. A ruling by fear was his only understanding. One small village dared claim his rule too … Continue reading

September 25, 2015 · 1 Comment

19.) First Cross

I climbed the thirty-five steps. In between, I punished myself on a bicycle over grass, dirt, gravel and through sand-pits. All around me, blurs of colored jerseys from much faster … Continue reading

September 20, 2015 · Leave a comment

18.) The volanti animarum express

“Thank you sir!” said the Flight Attendant with bright red lips, framing perfect white teeth. The electronic device in her hand approved the credit card transaction. The passenger smiled, excited … Continue reading

September 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

17.) Part 3/3: The Fortunate Leftovers (Rory’s Cubes tale)

  This is part-3. Find part-1 and part-2 here. Pt.3      Backpacks dropped at Clive’s feet. He grabbed each and scooped big handfuls of dirty coins mixed with pieces … Continue reading

September 8, 2015 · 4 Comments

16.) Part 2/3: The Fortunate Leftovers (Rory’s cubes tale)

This is part-2. Find Part-1 and Part-3 here. Pt.2 Every bit of gear in the M-class Mei Nü is war surplus. Clive, an ex-army quartermaster, drove around in a leftover … Continue reading

September 8, 2015 · 3 Comments

15.) Part 1/3: The Fortunate Leftovers (Rory’s cubes tale)

This is part-1. Find Part-2 and Part-3 here. Pt.1 A three-quarter moonlit night illuminated a darkly dressed man hanging five feet above the lagoon by a rope. The end tied … Continue reading

September 7, 2015 · 6 Comments

Project: This week-A story from Rory’s Story Cubes.

I have two bags of Rory’s story cubes. For those not aware, there are 9 pictograph dice in each bag. Roll them and you have some fun combinations for a … Continue reading

September 6, 2015 · 3 Comments

13.) Accident No.4

A foreman stepped up, “Here’s the worker files you asked for.” An inspector’s hand lifted the caution tape. Past the tape, a two-story house had fallen to shambles, looking like … Continue reading

September 4, 2015 · 2 Comments