I remember the flames as I conjured the spirits of Zala Alqamar. They rose forth, split from the runes I had placed before them, defying the infernal cauldron below them. …
Sex Ed: Photography
Felix Foley: “Welcome one and all to the Foley Funhouse!” Felix Foley: “Today, boys and girls, my good friend Polly Parrot has asked to join us to talk about a …
Nicos
Now there was a man named Nicos, a once well-known artist. He came to the preacher at dawn, speaking of his tortured past. For once he had been a musician, …
The Lumberjack
You see some pretty gruesome stuff in a profession like mine. Stuff that really leaves an impression on you. But, as a medical professional, you have to put those feelings …
The Cranium
“The skull is a complex and marvellous wonder of creation.” “It’s sturdy in places and encloses and protects the brain, meninges and cerebral vasculature.” “It truly is a marvel.” “I …
Craven Pilgrim
My dad used to whisk me to sleep with tales of valiant, stalwart protectors from all walks of life. I’d spend every waking moment pretending to save the world But …
Pièce de Résistance
Every picture is a memory, and mine are vivid. I took a gig at an art gallery once, the night of a spectacular exhibit by a curious artist. Conversing with …
The Fire’s Song
“I’ve heard many songs throughout my previous life, but the one that sticks with me the most is the fire’s song.” “It starts off slow, humming a few notes quietly …
Apex
In a world where the climb is all there is, some get to the top climbing rung by rung. Others choose to climb wrong by wrong. My mother unfortunately was …
Luck of the Skull
“The human being is a lucky species…The ability to listen and hear music and song…” “Lucky.” “Take this cranium, this skull and think how lucky they are to have it… …