Session: December 29, 2012

http://www.strangecosmos.com/content/item/156953.html

"Even though she didn't care anymore, she still had to tell him."
by CC

Bert was jealous of everyone that Arlene loved, but none more than Ardath the silkie. Arlene would run from their house to the shore on moonlit nights to visit with Ardath, who came out of the sea just to sit with Arlene and drink tea from an old thermos. Oh, how they joked about Bert! Bert sat in the house at his telescope and watched. He knew all the stories - the silkie wasn't interested in Arlene at all. She was for him, Bert! But as the moons passed, Arlene stood as gatekeeper with her old thermos. She was growing tired of the seal woman, who stank of kelp and had little pointed teeth. One night as she set out for the shore, a huge bolt of lightning went straight for the silkie. Arlene could hear her little bark as the bolt hit home. Poor Bert. Even though she didn't care anymore, she still had to tell him.

http://www.dilsedesi.co/forums/index.php?showtopic=29060

"No one could possibly suspect them, he thought."
by TT

No one could possibly suspect them, he thought as he dropped the piano from the floor above on top of Barbie and Ken's convertible. But it was not his problem anyway. They deserved it. Lydia used them as models for her new toys.




http://warships1discussionboards.yuku.com/reply/280220/Re-Big-turrets

 "To navigate the end of history, he became a galactic shaman."
by GS

The war had become the longest ever recorded at 130 years! Though active fighting only occurred sporadically, the news was dominated by reports of negotiations, retreats, new weapons, and double-crosses. Cedric had grown old in the Army but never rose above the rank of corporal for reasons he could not fathom. His boots were always polished and his dress uniform pressed. Someone had it in for him, he was sure. Finally he had had enough when the news reports bottomed out with imminent destruction from the new nuclear weapons now ready to use. To navigate he end of history, he became a galactic shaman driving around in his home-made cardboard tank which he propelled by walking behind the front wheel. His sanity had finally retired!

http://tak-rang.blogspot.com/2011/03/coolfashioncafe-unusual-things.html

"They become more severe in times of emotional stress."
by PV

His name was Mongli - but wait! Wasn't Mongli a nice brown Tamil boy cavorting with Baloo - a renovated Disneyesque Kipling bear - and Ka - what sort of a name was that? Lulls one into dangerous assumptions, defnitely curls one's tail opposite tucked in abject fear between one's legs. Now these paroxysms of fancy, they become more severe during times of emotional stress - so we all know what to do - calm out, immerse yourself in a wonderful misasmic cloud of enlightening burning smoke from prized vegetation.

http://www.fanpop.com/spots/winter/images/2368964/title/winter-wallpaper

"Marlene told the Masked Man, Let me go, I don't have what you want."
by RMF

The pair of deer found some auditable entertainment ou in the dreary, snow-covered forest - an electronic talking snow statue with blinking eyes.

http://people.zozo.jp/kanfuruya/diary?p=5

"He was starving but still could not bring himself to eat it."
by LD

He was starving but still could not bring himself to eat more of the 'homemade brownies' his sister made for the most dreaded "Darce Family Reunion." Not an ounce of love had ever been expressed amongst his less than favorite so called 'family members.' But thanks to Sistah this reunion was all about laugher and knee-slapping reflections. Kudos to my future brother in law, he thought. You can deal up "good times" with me any time!

Session: December 15, 2012

http://www.joecrazy.com/9-weird-places-earth/

"Trouble, big trouble."
by PV

They were relieved, crossing the glacial flow. The storm clouds were scudding away and the night promised to be clear, crisp and bone-chilling cold. It was an outrageous, mad escape, scuttling between watchtowers, painfully arranging and cutting the barbed wire with stolen, almost useless pliers. His hands were a bloody mess. Zi tried to slow the flow of blood with scraps ripped from the hem of her skirt.

They needed to find shelter soon before the planes came buzzing in an angry waspish pursuit. But it was too late. Even as they ran forward, the roaring of a massive jet increased. They were forced to the rim of a crevasse - trouble, big trouble. The sound was disappearing, as if it came from beneath them. Incredibly, it did! There was a tremendous cataract roaring across the gap of the crevasse from one inner ice channel to another 30 feet away. They still had time.

Image Source Page: http://www.barnorama.com/wtf-pictures-collection-vol-2/

"My secret collection"
By CC

Arlo the Catfish had an evolutionary growth spurt one afternoon when a North Korean satellite crashed into his bayou. The radiation spewed into his brain, creating a prefrontal cortex and a big appetite. Arlo crawled up onto shore and thought, Phew! This place stinks. I want out. He saw an Escalade parked nearby, belonging to a oil executive who was speaking with an engineer nearby about the potentials of fracking. Arlo slipped behind the wheel and took off. He needed protein, and something in him wanted to hunt.  People walking up and down the street started to look pretty juicy to Arlo. He conceived an exciting new desire for trophies. Pretty soon he pulled into a drive-through and gurgled through the squawk box that he needed a drink. When he pulled up to the counter, the man held out the drink but gave Arlo a very funny look. Arlo could tell he thought it was all a big joke. Well, Arlo thought, he'll be the first in my secret collection.

Image Source Page: http://atomicfinger.com/author/corey/

"We climbed to the top."
by GS

The new religion had caught on quickly. Everyone was bowing to their chosen flowers seven times a day. It was considered a big improvement over the outdated religions which had withered from their original significance. Some chose bushes with flowers, some chose single stem bulbs and some chose flowering trees. My husband and I chose the cherry blossoms as our personal gods. The tree we had planted grew quickly into the tallest in the state, and we were very proud. On National Prayer Day, we climbed to the top and inhaled deeply, reaching nirvana.

http://cats.about.com/u/sty/catpictures/funniestcatpictures/May-I-Help-You.htm

"Everyone was staring at me"
by TT

The day had begun badly. There was no help for it. I missed the bus and had to walk five blocks before I could get to the next appointment and I was already late. I threw my ice-cream wrapper at the trash can and missed so I bent down to pick it up. I didn't expect to block the sidewalk in the crowded street with bustling commuters pushing me. I lost my balance and fell. I grabbed at the trash can and it tipped over on top of me. By now, everyone had stopped and were staring at me. Someone said, "Here, pussy-pussy." Another guy almost stepped on my tail.

Session: December 1, 2012



http://floppingaces.net/2010/09/20/midterms-palin-tea-party-and-conservatives-gamble-all-for-the-heart-soul-of-america/

 "Never again"
by CC

Frank hated being an orangutan. But he did his best to live a normal life. He signed up as swim coach at the Sunnyside Pool. They tried to give him some baloney about excessive body hair, but he just smiled at them with his big teeth showing, and they gave him the vest. The real test came when he saw Rusty, the dog next door. That loudmouthed hound kept him up all night- and now he was supposed to teach him how to swim? As Frank held Rusty in the pool, and Rusty pretended to dogpaddle, he kept thinking about just letting go. Rusty could sink or swim on his own. It was an appealling idea. Frank pondered for a few moments, then said "never again," and let Rusty sink like a stone.

http://quietpaths.com/?cat=77

"She looked down at her feet in amazement."
by GS

It had taken hours to walk all the way to the shrine, but she was determined to reach it so she could honor the memory of her dead dog. The shrine had been erected many years ago to provide a peaceful sanctuary for bereaved mourners, and her pain was so intense she had chosen to make the trip to seek relief. Her beloved German Shepard, Max, had died suddenly at age 7, and she felt she wanted to die with him. They loved each other immensely, and his loss was more painful than the loss of her human partner two years earlier. Also, her youngest child was now 18, and she felt useless and lost. As she walked, she stumbled over something in the grass while staring intently straight ahead. She looked down at her feet in amazement, seeing a very young German Shepard puppy gazing up at her. All of a sudden, she knew she still wanted to live.

http://photocompetition.upclive.com/seo/photo/572298/roodborstje_in_de_sneeuw/vogels

"Everyone else was laughing."
by AD

I was a powerful CEO, the big cheese who stands proudly, victoriously..on the backs of my employees, of course. I was rich, too; I had to be, in order to buy all the cars I have - Mustangs, trucks and enough to put on a 3 hour car show daily. A different woman every day on one hand, a different bottle of fine wine or sherry in the other. I walked into my meeting with an oil company about to go out of business which would benefit my checking account. I walked in and everyone else was laughing at me. Since when did the room and everyone else get so big? Why did I want to take a bath in the water pitcher? As I got close I could see I was now a tiny bird! Everyone in the room was dying of laughter. Let's see how funny it is when I poop on all their new cars.