Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Where's today's story?

Guys,

I lost track of time. I've been completing stories at deadline and the 15th came along super-fast. I'm good (to answer the usual question), just busy.

The story isn't done, but it is mostly done ... will update once it's ready. I might wait until 11/1.

Alex

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

The Cave Unleashed 20: Prelude to a Party (Luke/Jamie; Pete/Paul)


6PM. TUESDAY BEFORE THE PARTY.
SANTA FE CHOPHOUSE 

NARRATOR: LUKE



I raise my beer glass, “Happy 30th birthday, Ryan.”

Ryan lifts his pint to mine but backs off. He jokes, “Whoa, whoa, whoa. That’s Saturday. Don’t age me early. How about we just toast to good friends and a fun night?” I agree. CLINK! We drink. As he sets his pint down, Ryan suddenly gets a worried look. He asks, “You are still coming to Cody’s party, aren’t you?”

Sunday, September 15, 2024

The Cave 34: Bane vs. Cage 4



SATURDAY MORNING. BETTER BEAN CAFE. LOS ANGELES CA.

“Okay, looks like we’re finally done, Cody.” I check the time on my phone. Shit. Just minutes to spare. Between Cave business and party planning for my birthday next weekend, this took way longer than I expected. I prod my best friend, “Wow, look at the time. Don’t let me keep you. I know you need to run.”

Cody smirks at me, “Ry, here’s a pro tip on lying. Talk normal. You never say ‘wow, look at the time’. It’s unnatural. That means that you want to get rid of me. Question is, why? Hm.”




Sunday, September 1, 2024

The Cave 33: Skip Pays a Visit



OUTSIDE MY HOME. LOS ANGELES CA. 

“CODY! There’s my new best buddy!”

I turn. Smiling and waving at me as he jogs across traffic is a handsome 25-year-old, 5’8”, and 160-lbs stud. He’s white with brown hair in a military cut - shaved on the sides, about an inch long on top. His upper body is tight and chiseled, wrapped in a red tank top that says lifeguard on it. Oh god, I hope not. He’s also got beige cargo shorts and beat up Chuck’s.

Skip!

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Heroes: Jungle Love (Part IV of IV)

  

CHAPTER X: ATTACK!

BELOW KORAK AND TARZAN’S TREEHOUSE.
DEEP IN THE AFRICAN JUNGLE

Tarzan

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Heroes: Jungle Love (Part III of IV)

 

CHAPTER VII: REBEL!

DEEP IN THE AFRICAN JUNGLE.

“Korak, stop.” 

The 18-year-old white jungle boy was confused, but when his best friend asked him to stop, he stopped every time. Korak trusted Mkuma’s instincts implicitly. The powerful Nagasu warrior stepped forward, grabbing his friend from behind. Korak listened but heard nothing unusual. Mkuma’s senses were better than his, but Korak knew this part of the jungle’s sounds better. 

Korak


Korak finally asked, “What is it, Mkuma? What is wrong?” 

“Nothing is wrong. We are far enough away, and I cannot wait any longer.” 

“For what?”