Andrew wiped off his hooves, considering himself in the floor-length, bathroom mirror. “Perhaps some antlers, for balance. Reindeer could work.” Andrew implanted horse hoof stem cells where his feet had been. Some replaced fingernails with talons, others chose bear fur head-to-toe. Alligator skin for some, fly eyes for a few, many chose prehensile tails or … Read moreProgress in a Fashion
Cloth in hand, Donnie cleaned every bottle and lamp. He spent his days at thrift stores, dusting the shelves of discarded bric-a-brac. Clerks nodded hello and left him alone. Born into an uneasy home, Donnie’s differentness increased the strain. His father looked for someone to blame, noticed his wife, and never came home. For decades, … Read moreAnother One Bites the Dust
Galen’s cigarette dimmed as his boozy brain struggled to calculate the tip. Julie, drunk and already wearing her jacket, wobbled as she waited on spiked heels. Her barbs at dinner now the usual course. Galen ignored it. No point in fighting. The pen slipped from his greasy fingers and reaching for it, he noticed his … Read moreUse Caution Near the Exit