Cavalry Calhoone's Favorites
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All That Glitters Isn't Gold, Mate
by Batak Beatrix about 1 year ago
The captain sat heavily on a barrel and pulled out his pipe. As he lit it, the flaring flames cast shadows on his craggy face…
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Is Insanity a Job Requisite?
by Batak Beatrix about 1 year ago
“I’m sorry, did you say that you’re pretending to be your now deceased brother?” Erma asked as she skipped to catch up.
Err…
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The Fall of Icarus
by Batak Beatrix about 1 year ago
“Did you remember to pick up my dry cleaning on the way home?” I asked, throwing myself bonelessly on to the sofa.
“It’s on …
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The Legend of Batak Beatrix
by Batak Beatrix 12 months ago
Many moons ago, a group of undergraduates studying anthropology stayed up far in to the night, speaking of the world at large…
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The Dungeon of My Discontent (Shocking Dialogue)
by Batak Beatrix 10 months ago
“What are you doing? Going out there would be akin to suicide!”
“Yes, I know! But really I don’t see any other way! I mean, ...
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Having Grown Up a Girl...
by Batak Beatrix 9 months ago
Having grown up a girl, I was told that being female meant being “less than,” never as strong, smart, or successful. It might…
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Bubbles Bubbles Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink
by Batak Beatrix 9 months ago
I stare into my glass of lukewarm champagne, watching the occasional bubble still fighting to make its way to the surface. I …
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The Sky Is Falling!
by Batak Beatrix 9 months ago
I heard on the news today that the sky is falling.
No, seriously! I walked outside today and a huge chunk of cloud plummeted…
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Find the Elevator, Save the World!
by Batak Beatrix about 1 year ago
Marty put a gnarled finger into his ear, hoping that perhaps a waxy buildup had impaired his hearing. “Say what?”
Shooting h…
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The Return of the Highwayman
by Batak Beatrix about 1 year ago
The road was dark, the feel of the gravel crunching beneath the wheels of Sara’s bicycle jarring her body. It was a cold autu…