295-word post, or “Les Griffes ”

“My name’s Bruno and I’ll be your waiter today,” said Bruno, a large Kodiak bear wearing an ill-fitting tuxedo. What Meredith and Stanley Drangler heard instead was nothing but growls, and quite frankly they had expected more from Les Griffes. The only, and therefore, highest and most exclusive French restaurant in the British Columbian Rockies, … Read more

294-word post, or “Soul Glue”

The intercom chimed. Elder Fadden put down his antique book and went to the intercom console. The movement sensors activated the Enersave™ screen, showing his 13 year old grandson in the entryway. “Yewth?” said Elder. “What brings you –“ “Can I come up?” asked Yewth. “You bet,” said Elder. The Enviroguard™ noted the implicit permission, … Read more