A band of outlaws rode to the gully marked on the map. They dismounted and tied their horses to scraggly bushes. “This here’s the place, sure as shootin’,” said Alkali, tapping at the X on the map. “Yep,” said Brodie, and he spat on the ground. Butch Cavendish, the gang’s leader, strolled over and hunkered […]
The loon awoke one morning, looked out his window, and saw a blue sky. Taking advantage of the break between storms, he rushed to the top of Harrah’s and took a picture of the aptly named Round Hill. From the same vantage point, he then took a picture of a horse and sleigh. (Hint for […]
It had been a busy holiday, exhausting really, but nevertheless, the tame giraffe polished with vigor while humming a tune his chloroform kit. Oh, hadn’t it made for a most splendidly marvelous day. What a pleasure it had been for the tame giraffe to make use of his taxidermy skills on such a number and […]
When upon a time once a crone gave to a young peddler an enchanted wolf nose cloak in thanks for removing a thorn from her paw, she explained its power of invisibility, but not the hen allergy curse it cast on its wearer. Therefore, when the peddler sneezed while strolling by a chicken coop, his […]
At the turn of the 20th century, a rogue bandit roamed the streets, alleys, canyons, and beaches of Los Angeles and its surrounding environs. His name was ‘Streetcar’ Livermore. Now, to be sure, ‘Streetcar’ was merely a nickname earned through Livermore’s habit of pointing out passing streetcars to victims as he robbed them. “Hand me […]
In a peaceful kingdom beyond the wood and across the river, the king and queen worried about their daughter, Bellette. Yes , Bellette was lovely. Yes, Bellette was happy. Yes, Bellette’s laughter rang throughout the palace, lifting the spirits of all. Yes, Bellette larked about with her pet lark. Yes, and this is the yes […]
Several thousand years ago a poor woodcutter left his hut deep in the forest to find a wife. Hopping into his Volkswagen, he drove directly into the nearest river and sank to the bottom, where a mermaid bound him to an old bedstead. Thus were they happily married and content. The mermaid’s father, a kindly […]
The jars of Kenneth attacked from the left, fracturing every rule of engagement. Wilhelmina’s cutlery fell back in disarray. The rout was on, the field taken, victory assured. That night, many a token of esteem was distributed by the camel handlers. The jars of Kenneth knew now no new news could negate their feelings of […]
The Smoke King A youthful king set out one day to find a bride. He vowed to discover a maiden neither like an ax handle nor surrounded by a flock of beetles. After wading through flocks and flocks of wenches surrounded by beetles and elbowing his way through hordes of ax handle-shaped maidens, he encountered […]
“I have a badger on my lapel,” proudly stated the handsome young rhinoceros. “Why, so you do!” exclaimed the rhino’s adoptive mother, the Trollop of Medicine Hat. “Whatever is it good for?” “I always know what time it is,” boasted the badger, taking out a pocket comb and combing his pocket. “See?” said the young […]
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5 of 5 stars to The Great Train Robbery by Michael Crichton goodreads.com/review/show/55…
