Monthly Archives: April 2012

A Chance Meeting – Or Not

Posted on April 26, 2012 by A. L. Kaplan

Retirement was supposed to be relaxing, fun, but since his final night as a fireman Mike had been anything but. He breathed in the fresh salty air and continued his walk down the beach, trying to forget that last fire. … Continue reading →

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The Bandit

Posted on April 22, 2012 by A. L. Kaplan

The smell of roasted meat drifts toward me from the picnic table. Hunger gnaws at my stomach. How long has it been since I last ate? Days? Weeks? My tongue hangs from my muzzle, but I only slink further under … Continue reading →

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Last Call

Posted on April 13, 2012 by A. L. Kaplan

Mike stared at the image of Jackie, his friend’s granddaughter, standing down the hall of the burning building. Only the glass on his mask kept him from rubbing his eyes. The figure, unaffected by the thick smoke, waved him deeper … Continue reading →

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Og’s Hunt

Posted on April 5, 2012 by A. L. Kaplan

A soft breeze made the golden stalks of grass rustle around Og. His legs trembled as he inched closer to the four deer grazing in the lakeside meadow. If he didn’t make a kill soon, the tribe would banish him. … Continue reading →

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