Author Archives: sputterpub

Alchemy (Part 2 of 4)

Posted on November 8, 2012 by sputterpub

Karen had lost a little weight and a little hair in the year and a quarter but otherwise the women appeared unchanged. They’re both about five foot six, but Karen has smaller bones (size 7 shoe compared to Alice’s 11) … Continue reading →

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Alchemy (Part 1 of 4)

Posted on November 7, 2012 by sputterpub

For a girl, Alice was good at science and math. That’s what all her teachers said. But most teachers are morons, and the late 1950s and early 60s were unenlightened years, when pop culture was mired in post-war romance. The … Continue reading →

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Maeta’s Fable: Changes

Posted on November 6, 2012 by sputterpub

It was no surprise how parallel their lives seemed. Goofus and Gallant were the same age, lived in the same neighborhood, and experienced comparison whatever they did. So there came a time in their lives, as they edged into their … Continue reading →

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Day Trip

Posted on November 5, 2012 by sputterpub

We stepped within a labyrinth of grays beside a granite wall in mosses draped, except our path was no constructed maze but rather by the Park Department shaped. Instead of winding clues, the challenge put before us was a steep … Continue reading →

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Campaign

Posted on November 2, 2012 by sputterpub

When I’m elected God, I’ll uninvent the automobile, mayonnaise, junk mail; and if I’m chosen to be president, I’ll outlaw lawmakers and pressure sales. A life will not be wasted when I’m king – I’ll help each soul to find … Continue reading →

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Blake & Ollie (End)

Posted on November 1, 2012 by sputterpub

If Ollie was interested before that lunch, she was smitten after. They parted at 1 p.m. with a pair of reciprocal smiles and flirtatious looks, but neither suggested anything then. Blake was gratified and not completely surprised when Olivia stopped … Continue reading →

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Blake & Ollie (Middle)

Posted on October 31, 2012 by sputterpub

Olivia found herself thinking about Blake on and off all day. She felt too shy to see him that evening. She walked the long way around to her train station and then fantasized about him that night. Not so much … Continue reading →

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Blake & Ollie (Beginning)

Posted on October 30, 2012 by sputterpub

It was the unusual story: adopt a derelict, clean him up, and wake one morning with his dick in her hand. If she were a prostitute they’d describe her heart as gold. But one thing leads to another, connecting people … Continue reading →

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Ren Aire

Posted on October 29, 2012 by sputterpub

I understand that once upon a time 600 years ago, a man could know each increment of science, prose and rhyme, world history and politics. He’d show proficiency in all then understood (and so would she, if shes could go … Continue reading →

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Specimen

Posted on October 26, 2012 by sputterpub

I see myself eccentric and I hear myself unsung. I feel myself untouched by any man. I taste the flavor middle age with tongue no longer young. I speak to me as often as I can. If I had no … Continue reading →

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