Stories tagged “Critter”

  • Sisyphus, Part Five

    The critter sniffs the air. Pavlov’s seen this type before. Vaguely reptilian, but nearly mammalian with the hair and snout. Pavlov is frozen. The tail swipes back and forth. Sweat beads on Pavlov’s forehead. His rifle is in his hands. Brin...

  • Sisyphus, Part Six

    Pavlov knows his time has come. The critter is no longer sniffling the air. It takes full snorts of the air, trying to find that elusive scent of sweat, nicotine, and fear. Its short, forked tongue laps at the dusty breeze. Pavlov closes his eyes for a...