Drabble: The Perfect Heist by Dionne Obeso
It was the perfect heist. We planned every detail, finding the frequency of the casino’s shield grid, tuning the ship’s emitters to slide right through—we got door cards, passcodes, and schedules. I...
View ArticleDrabble: The Price of Pride by Dionne Obeso
I always said I would go to any length to avoid my ex, but falling into a wormhole wasn’t what I’d had in mind… I emerged shaken, surprised, and alive. I was even more surprised six seconds later, when...
View ArticleDrabble: Breaking News – by Dionne Obeso
An Occupy Reality protester has been arrested for assault at a URMind VR suite. The victim, Asher Delgado, had been jacked in for 87 hours when protester Corbin Fricke paid for a station in his dual...
View ArticleDrabble: An Excess of Adventure – by Dionne Obeso
The troll is closing fast, and I leap a pile of rubble to slow it down as I swing my Bottomless Bag™ around and begin to rummage. Why do I pick up so much crap? I toss a big rock over my shoulder, then...
View ArticleDrabble: A Teenage Perspective on the End of the World – by Dionne Obeso
“Sammy, come out here!” “Yeah, mom, in a minute.” He pulled a fresh notebook off the shelf. “You’re going to miss everything!” “Well then I guess I’ll be disappointed for like two seconds!” He tried to...
View ArticleDrabble: Uncommitted – by Dionne Obeso
The cop at the foot of Avery’s hospital bed flipped a notepad open. “You were possibly the only witness to a bank robbery today. Can you tell us what happened?” The bank’s façade had glowed yellow for...
View ArticleDrabble: Little Dragon Shop – by Dionne Obeso
“What about the red one?” “We don’t usually recommend Kona lava dragons to first time owners. They grow to over 80′ long and spit a jet of flame that can melt granite. Ma’am, if you’ll just come this...
View ArticleDrabble: When Corporate Comes Calling – by Dionne Obeso
“Mrs. Russell, I’m Mr. Cavanaugh, here about your son’s assessment scores.” The large man adjusted his glasses – an affectation in a world of perfect vision repair – and opened his glossy red folder....
View ArticleDrabble: Blame Mr. Whiskers – by Dionne Obeso
“Have you tried knocking over her lamp?” “Yes.” Chris sighed. “Turning off her alarm?” “Yes, obviously.” Adrian huffed. “Well, have you tried hiding her left shoe?” “Several times.” Chris and his...
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Drabble: Her Highness’ Challenge – by Dionne Obeso
There once was a princess who was sometimes a dragon. She lived in the highest tower of a castle keep, but she wasn’t a prisoner there. On the contrary: on warm, sunny days she would spread her wings...
View ArticleDrabble: Too Much of a Good Thing – by Dionne Obeso
Tray’s watch chirped. “You’ve been browsing travel sites! Maybe you should check out these Greek lessons!” He swiped at his wrist. “Shut up, would you?” “Oh. Would you like some relaxing music?” “No!”...
View ArticleDrabble: As Rare as Spices – by Dionne Obeso
Junie peeked out the gap between the cabinets and felt a shiver of excitement rush through her. There, discarded and forgotten on the kitchen floor, was a prize that would bring her family wealth and...
View ArticleDrabble: Time and Again – by Dionne Obeso
Leonora came stumbling out of the time machine, cursing her failure even as she hurried to the control panel to input her fresh data. She’d missed Alex by moments, catching sight only of the back of...
View ArticleDrabble: The Infinite Moment – by Dionne Obeso
“So? Will… you take me back?” Time stands still in the space between seconds. Possibilities diverge… The builders slap the first together. It doesn’t take much imagination to create the world where she...
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