“Well, I guess it doesn’t make sense to make a warning about the wrong door if you’re going to put it over the right door.” You look over your shoulder. “Ramirez!” The wiry mechanic, Daniel Ramirez, pokes his head out from the jeep you parked and waves to you. “Bring over the climbing gear.” He nods and […]
“How’s your cuneiform?” you ask Sasha. “Weak. Yours?” “Better than average. Pull the foliage off the rest of the space while I work on translating this section.” Your friend nods and pulls out a knife. If any of the vines grew into the building, pulling them out could damage the structure, and possibly any writing […]
In the jungle, it’s never truly quiet, and yet somehow the air seems hushed. You pull back the vines that have grown around the structure and your breath catches in your lungs. There should be no reason why ancient Babylonian text would be found on the ruins of an equally ancient temple in the Andes. […]
It’s not just my story to tell, dear readers. Choose the opening sentences for the first story here on our new site! I can’t accept suggestions for this one, but I encourage you to try to manipulate your fellow readers. ____________________ The light from the morning sun finally breaks, but you’ve already been up for […]