Stories tagged “exercise”
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Bouts-Rimés Part Un: The Sizzling Mistress
You know I love my bacon I crave it’s greasy kiss There’s nothin’ I’d rather be makin’ Which doesn’t settle with my miss She’s threatened to be breakin’ If I don’t stop wit dis, But without it IR...
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Bouts-Rimés Part Deux: The Changeling
She was as boundless as the sky— No ring upon her finger, No hand upon her thigh— There was no place she longed to linger. She watched no standard clock As she danced below the moon. Then men descended like a flock, Resolved to make her swo...
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Rush
Sweat drenched and sun burned Beat up shoes bind like skin Your heartbeat will struggle Then finally give in To the rhythm, the pounding, and movement Of feet On the solemn green turf With the clouds rolling low When it rains You’ll still sta...
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He Shouldn't Have Stolen My Shower Sandals
I hung him from the chinup bar of the universal machine in the center of the exercise room using the crossover cables. Stuffed a sweat-rag in his mouth; some of the girls on the cardio machines were getting annoyed by his screaming. I thought I’d...
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The Run
He stepped out the front door, put his headphones in, and stretched a little. This was the first time he’d ever done this. He’d never been for a run before, except when running after the bus. He was determined, he would not turn into the fa...
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Colors of Magic: White
The White Planeswalker believes in ideals; Justice, Community. For the White Planeswalker Life is something sacred and precious, she will go to great lengths in order to protect hers and that of her vassals. Soldiers, knights, paladins, the greatest of...
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Colors of Magic: Green
The Green Planeswalker believes in the majestic strength of nature; Life and Growth. For the Green Planeswalker Life is everywhere, she will protect every creature and make sure the cycle of life and death is preserved. Elves, shamans, beasts and the g...
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Colors of Magic: Red
The Red Planeswalker is the embodiment of chaos and the raw power of Fire and Earth. For the Red Planeswalker Destruction is an end in itself, she will go to great lengths in order to set the world on fire and have another be born from the ashes. Gobli...
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Colors of Magic: Blue
The Blue Planeswalker believes in Intelligence and Cunning. For the Blue Planeswalker Life is Knowledge and Knowledge is Life, she will go to great lengths in order to get as many secrets and spells possible, She is the reality weaver, the crafter of t...
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Colors of Magic: Black
The Black Planeswalker believes in herself. For the Black Planeswalker Power is and end in itself and life is just another resource to be exploited, she will go to great lengths in order to get as much power as possible and defeat Death in its own game...
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Phantom Power
“I can’t believe this place has been deserted for so many years, it’s incredible!” “It’s amazing, when you can see past all the cobwebs.” Our flashlight beams scamper over the riches of a past life: elegant fur...
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An Ambassador of Nature
The hem of her forest green dress swept leaves into motion as she passed by, creating an audible illusion that the wind preceded her presence. The dress itself was not tight, but close fitting – not at all like the voluminous garments the courtie...
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Karl Frobisher
“Now bringing you the intergalactic news today, tonight, trevoluspecker, or whatever cycle your planet happens to be experiencing.” The newscaster wore the dullest of sport jackets, so dull in fact that its color could not even be likened t...
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Danceformation
Rain boots clumped awkwardly through clear puddles, hood pulled as far forward as possible. Dorothy felt like an ogre, having attempted to fit her not-quite-waterproof backpack beneath her raincoat. She sloshed dangerously close to the street, reaching...
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Detective Part 1
Hoodie, ballcap, untucked shirt tails, and a shifty demeanor. Chief Detective Akai nodded silently to himself. This was not the guy. He was just a cheap criminal. Still, while wielding the broom, might as well sweep out the cobwebs, too. The radio in h...
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Possible Somnambulism or Worse
Much to his surprise, Theodore awoke several miles from his house. A sunrise to rival any motel art rested over suburbia welcoming him to consciousness. As he became aware that he was walking, the motion ceased, leaving him on the corner of Douglas and...