Tag Archives: fiction

The Vanishing Corpse, Part 16

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Austin

Detective Bruno knew his way around the station house so well, that he could walk with his head down, and his mind on a million other things, and still find his way to his desk without incident. Anyone stupid enough … Continue reading →

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The Vanishing Corpse, Part 14

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Austin

Big Tony’s Garage was “down by the river” in so much as you could catch a glimpse of the water if you were tall and really craned your neck. The place was dead when Bruno and Wally entered.  Two guys … Continue reading →

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The Vanishing Corpse, Part 13

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Austin

The two Heathens stood on a corner outside the entrance to a small park.  They looked about 19.  One was much taller than the other, and the short guy had a mustache.  They both had purple bandanas tied conspicuously on … Continue reading →

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The Vanishing Corpse, Part 12

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Austin

“What’s this?” Wally asked innocently as he pulled up a chair from a vacant desk. “Jeez, kid.  You ain’t never gonna make it as a detective if you can’t deduce that the item on that paper plate is a chocolate … Continue reading →

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Which Fictional Character Would You Marry?

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Austin

I love me some fiction, Modern Philosophers. Sure, the truth might be stranger in some instances, but fiction is exponentially more entertaining pretty much all the time. My marriage was definitely one of those circumstances when truth outdid fiction in … Continue reading →

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Hollywood Confirmed As Ring Of Hell

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Austin

“I really enjoyed your column on The Good Men Project this week about the time you met Dr. Dre,” The Devil complimented me as he handed me a Snapple.  “I’ve never actually met the man.  Is he as cool as … Continue reading →

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Oh Hell…It’s Overtime

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Austin

“I’m so sorry you had to wait,” I said pleadingly to The Devil as I scampered into the living room with the foot long sandwiches from Subway I’d bought for lunch as a peace offering. I wasn’t exactly a big … Continue reading →

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It’s Always Monday In Hell

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Austin

“Something seems a little off today,” The Devil announced as he reached for another Snapple from the cooler. “Maybe it’s because you wore a purple suit and look like The Joker,” I quipped as I took a bite of my … Continue reading →

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To Hell With Mowing The Lawn

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Austin

“I think mankind has made a ridiculous waste of free will,” The Devil declared as he handed me a Snapple from the cooler and then took one for himself. We were sitting on the front porch of The House on … Continue reading →

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Where In Hell Do You Work?

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Austin

It was a gorgeous Spring Sunday, so they decided to sit out on the front porch of The House on the Hill and soak up some rays. Austin wore his usual toga and a beat up pair of sunglasses that … Continue reading →

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