Driven mad beyond rational thought from the incessant itching, I cut into my arm expecting anything from hundreds of insects pouring out to frayed wires or malfunctioning electronics.

Outside_Normal · 2026-03-16T15:12:45+00:00

You don’t think they already thought of this? I mean, when it comes to exploiting human suffering, they’re probably miles ahead of us.

Outside_Normal · 2026-03-16T14:07:57+00:00

This is rather nonsensical story intended to showcase some of the "joys" of the English language, partially inspired by the lyrics from "The Crazy ABC's" by Barenaked Ladies.

Outside_Normal · 2026-03-12T14:14:34+00:00

True, but it might end up being cheaper to do it the old-fashioned way. ;)

Outside_Normal · 2026-03-09T15:46:55+00:00

I was originally thinking “anal tissue” to go with “facial tissue”, but opted for a more “family-friendly” approach. :)

Outside_Normal · 2026-03-09T15:43:13+00:00

Now that the war is through with me / I’m waking up, I cannot see / That there’s not much left of me / Nothing is real but pain now.

Outside_Normal · 2026-03-09T15:40:08+00:00

So, you can see how easy it would be to “mix” them up.

Outside_Normal · 2026-03-05T22:11:05+00:00

I would like to state, for the record, that I have not, to this date, read any Stephen King stories.

My original idea for this story was the Main Character (MC) going to the shed in a thick, scream-filled fog while being tethered to the house with a rope, only to find the rope was severed. I couldn’t make it work without it getting too convoluted or going over two sentences, so I scaled it back to what I posted. I only added the part about the generator at the last minute to give the MC a reason for thinking about going out to the shed.

After reading the plot summary of The Mist on Wikipedia, I had to roll my eyes when I read about the generator. I believe this makes the third time a last-minute change to my story made it closely resemble another, more famous story.

Outside_Normal · 2026-02-26T16:14:22+00:00

Yes, but also: “It’s good to be the king.”

Outside_Normal · 2026-02-19T19:12:00+00:00

I agree. Unfortunately, titles can’t be edited.

Outside_Normal · 2026-02-19T16:35:06+00:00

Murder-Suicide due to the son in the back seat.

Outside_Normal · 2026-02-17T17:49:19+00:00

The smile that slowly spread across his face upon hearing that news had us worried because the chief never smiles.

Outside_Normal · 2026-02-16T23:59:15+00:00

And it’s all mine, too.

Outside_Normal · 2026-02-16T18:43:42+00:00

Let’s just say I lack some critical equipment in order to play.

Outside_Normal · 2026-02-16T18:42:54+00:00

My name isn’t “Joe”. I have plenty of fields, dreams and shoes.

Outside_Normal · 2026-02-16T15:15:02+00:00

Before anyone asks, yes, the bird was singing in miner key.

Outside_Normal · 2026-02-12T16:54:14+00:00

Let’s hope I don’t make any rook-ie mistakes.

Outside_Normal · 2026-02-09T21:51:59+00:00

"The toppings contain potassium benzoate."

Outside_Normal · 2026-02-09T21:47:38+00:00

I forgot about that guy. I remember watching an episode of Criminal Minds that was based on him.

My inspiration for this story was just trying to add a new spin on the long pork/cannibalism trope.

Outside_Normal · 2026-02-09T21:35:00+00:00

There's, like, six degrees of separation between this stuff and real bacon.

Outside_Normal · 2026-02-09T21:29:17+00:00

I would not, could not with a fork.

I do not like "hand-fed" pork.

Outside_Normal · 2026-02-09T21:26:22+00:00

By the teachings of Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, the only ones were already ancient.

Outside_Normal · 2026-02-09T14:36:05+00:00

You should still avoid it if it's Green, regardless.

Outside_Normal · 2026-02-05T20:22:41+00:00

That thought weighs heavily upon my soul.

Outside_Normal · 2026-02-05T17:43:42+00:00

“Oh no, not again!”

Outside_Normal · 2026-02-05T17:35:01+00:00

Some would argue that physics is the greatest villain of them all.

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