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Tim McDaniel teaches English as a Second Language at Green River College, not far from Seattle. His short stories, mostly comedic, have appeared in a number of SF/F magazines, including F&SF, Analog, and Asimov's. He lives with his wife, dog, and cat, and his collection of plastic dinosaurs is the envy of all who encounter it
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Published May 4, 2020 · 2,984 words (11 minutes) · 273 views
Humor Mystery solving crimes Detective crime Agatha Christie Miss Marple Amateur Detective
Old woman and famed amateur detective Miss Dalyrimple is dying. At her bedside, Vicar Swettenham is going to learn some surprising information about her career solving crimes.
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Published May 3, 2020 · 2,828 words (11 minutes) · 248 views
Humor Science Fiction Historical Pharoah Khufu ancient aliens aliens egypt first contact pyramids
Khufu, Pharaoh of Egypt, is visited by a mysterious alien robot who offers him technological wonders. It is up to the Pharaoh to choose which gift to accept. What does he really want?
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Published May 3, 2020 · 2,044 words (8 minutes) · 270 views
Humor Satire Science Fiction employer handbook rights corporate culture policy corporations Business employee
A useful handbook for new employees of SFCO, An excerpt: "Some employees may be asked to fill out a short self-evaluation form, while others may be challenged to fight to the death in the sand pits (on the second floor, just past Gary’s office). Others may be required to write and perform quarterly operettas, declamations, artfully staged writhings, or tragic performances that will play on the heartstrings (only sometimes literally) of supervisory staff."
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Published Apr 28, 2020 · 10,808 words (40 minutes) · 265 views
Fantasy Horror Mystery Science Fiction Romance ghost artist Art raising ghosts laying ghosts Noir ghosts
Kohl's work involves the raising of ghosts, for personal reasons or for public display. He's very good at his job. But after serving time for the murder of his mentor he finds he can only afford a cheap studio and cheaper equipment. Then his ex-lover, and ex-wife of his mentor, comes back into his life, and Kohl finds that some ghosts need to be laid to rest.
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Published Apr 27, 2020 · 2,091 words (8 minutes) · 228 views
Fantasy Horror magic sacrifice cost of magic
An important member of the village, whose well-being is vital to the economic health of many townsfolk, is dying. Magic can be used to save him -- perhaps. But magic has a cost: if someone is to live, another must die. One with a lot of potential living still to come. A child. Tanner has to cast a vote.
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Published Oct 12, 2019 · 1,904 words (7 minutes) · 483 views
Humor Science Fiction Life lessons Growing up Comedy children comedy-horror Bedside Reader
Gleepglop-Geep learns valuable life lessons as she begins to grow up -- lessons about sibling rivalry, defeating Mother, and taking her place in society.
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Published Sep 30, 2019 · 2,421 words (9 minutes) · 369 views
Fantasy Humor Science Fiction the appendix funny medical appendix surgery
Just what is the appendix? What is it for? Here are several thoughts on that question.
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Published Apr 9, 2019 · 2,056 words (8 minutes) · 1 like · 478 views
Fantasy Love Magical Realism commitment chemical spill
Traffic is backed up -- there's been a spill of love on the highway.
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Published Mar 16, 2019 · 9,314 words (34 minutes) · 483 views
Humor Science Fiction secret identity secret society conspiracy theory
A teenager working for a clandestine society just maintain his secret identity while protecting the Earth.