The Half Days

A Story of Chance

“Well,” said the young boy. “There is a difference, at least in my mind. Chance is something random. Coincidence, on the other hand, is when we see more than meets the eye.” “What does your aunt think?” “Auntie thinks I’m splitting hairs. What do you think, papa?” “I agree with your aunt.” “Because she’s much …

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The Joker

Ruler and Stick

The prince decrees that all citizens of (Q) must be kept in a permanent state of arousal. Punishment can only ever be given in role-play and utilising a variety of royally patented sex toys; power brokers and rebels alike will be mocked or pilloried only for their failure to arouse and be aroused. After his …

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The Wound

The priest was in his cell, praying; he knelt on the wooden step of the small desk. He put the book mark in the bible and stood up. Though his knees were aching, he did not consider it any greater than his other ordeal. He poured water from the jug into the bowl. He washed …

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