Monthly Archives: March 2015

AWAKENING

Posted on March 27, 2015 by A. L. Kaplan

In winter’s icy grip Life begins Struggles for purpose Against all odds Triumphant

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MIND GAMES

Posted on March 20, 2015 by A. L. Kaplan

Heat beat down on the Kyra’s helmet and sweat ran down her back. She and Hawk had been trekking through the woods all day. “I’m taking this ridiculous thing off, Hawk.” “You can’t,” he said. “They’ll turn your mind to … Continue reading →

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SHORE 4: DEAD SHORE

Posted on March 12, 2015 by A. L. Kaplan

“That’s the last time you clip your fingernails over my bunk,” said Flynn. His lip twisted into a sneer. “No more clip, clip. No more flying toenails.” That little habit had rankled Flynn’s patience for months. He holstered his flintlock … Continue reading →

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SHORE 3: HOSPITAL SHORE

Posted on March 5, 2015 by A. L. Kaplan

“They were aliens.” “You told me they were cats,” said the doctor. He tapped a pencil on his note pad. I glared at the doctor and raked my belly. I’d been relegated to the psychiatric ward ever since they found … Continue reading →

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