Captian's Log Prayer in Pneumonia 20 Dec 202513 Dec 2025 There shines the first light of the nightOne bright spot in the pale blue skyI'll make a wish, if it's alrightLord help, I feel like I'm going to die. I'm…
Captian's Log A Breather 18 Dec 202512 Dec 2025 He splashed the cool water against his face while leaning over the basin of the stainless steel sink. Its scuffed surface allowed only a dim shadow of a reflection; he…
Captian's Log Tree of Man 17 Dec 202512 Dec 2025 Upon the stage, a confusion of acrobats leapt through the air; somersaulting, twisting, cartwheeling, the tumblers' constant motion mesmerized. Soon, I suspected, the chaos would resolve. The stronger men would…
Captian's Log Winter Sunset 16 Dec 202512 Dec 2025 The sun descended over the barren field. A few vines of blackberries were beginning their invasion in grand, arcing strides through the tall, unmowed grass. Summer comes with sweet berries,…
Captian's Log The Necromancer’s Chair 15 Dec 20258 Dec 2025 The box he put my head in was just a little too big, and I rattled around in it dreadfully. If he had taken the time to crunch up the…
Captian's Log The Necromancer’s Chair 14 Dec 20258 Dec 2025 "Oh! No, no, my apologies," he said. "I didn't know. I can kill you while you're sitting, if you'd prefer." "No, I'd prefer it if you'd go bug some other…
Captian's Log The Necromancer’s Chair 13 Dec 20258 Dec 2025 I stared at the grey sheets of The Necrotic Times then threw them down on the table. "Thank you," I said, and groaning, made to stand. It was a valiant…
Captian's Log The Necromancer’s Chair 12 Dec 20258 Dec 2025 He started toward my throne and did a little salute with his sword. "Now rise and face me!" he commanded. Tsa! I ejaculated. "That's rich. Come barging in here, cutting…
Captian's Log The Necromancer’s Chair 11 Dec 20258 Dec 2025 "You have held these souls in bondage…" he went on. I wasn't sure if the speech was prepared or not. It seemed to flow, but I wasn't really paying any…
Captian's Log The Necromancer’s Chair 10 Dec 20258 Dec 2025 The zombies rushed forward like linebackers, but he was ready. He'd burst through the door, sword drawn, and before the first rusted halberd could flay him, had already parried it…