Fleeting Glances – December 13, 2024
The puddle by the loading dock shows me eating cereal tomorrow morning. Boring.
The puddle by the loading dock shows me eating cereal tomorrow morning. Boring.
The stars are going out like candles at closing time, one by one, leaving holes in the constellations I’ve known since childhood.
The first snow always comes on a Sunday. Frank says it’s a coincidence, but I know better.
“Hydroponic Bay 4, final inventory,” I say into my tablet, trying to keep my voice professional.
The thing is mostly teeth and decay, half-swallowed by vines.
The ducks are swimming in perfect hexagons tonight, which is never a good sign.
The castle maintenance budget is a joke. Literally.
The barista’s thoughts are fuchsia today, all spiky and caffeinated. They stab into my temples like tiny disco lights.