Tag Archives: nightmares

When Your Dreams Chase You

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Austin

I’ve been having trouble sleeping again, Modern Philosophers.  Some of it has to do with the weather, the stress brought about by the pandemic and turmoil in our country, and a fear that things might only get worse after Election … Continue reading →

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The Dream Slayer Scenario

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Austin

They smiled politely at the waitress, and waited for her to walk away after delivering their drinks, before they dove head first into the awkward conversation associated with a first date. “Abby tells me you’re a writer,” Maggie broke the … Continue reading →

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The Ghost Busting My Balls

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Austin

I was exhausted today because I didn’t sleep well last night, Modern Philosophers, and I know exactly who’s to blame… My ex-wife! Sure, we’ve been divorced for fifteen years, and I haven’t seen her for almost as long, but that … Continue reading →

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Is The House On The Hill On Elm Street?

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Austin

I’m beginning to think The House on the Hill has relocated to Elm Street, Modern Philosophers. I’ve always had nightmares, but over the last few nights, they’ve really been disturbing.  The kind that makes you jumpy all day. It’s gotten … Continue reading →

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Opening Pandora’s Dream Box

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Austin

I’m on a creative roll, Modern Philosophers. Yesterday, I sat out on the porch and started writing the pilot episode of the TV series about my time in college. I churned out seventeen pages, but was constantly rewriting along the … Continue reading →

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Holiday Weekend Induced Amnesia

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Austin

There’s something both jarring and unsettling about hearing someone clear his throat when you are supposed to be the only one in the house. I looked up with a start to find The Devil staring at me from the entrance … Continue reading →

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Drive All Night

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Austin

A mischievous smile slowly crept across the driver’s handsome face as he adjusted his rear view mirror to get a better look at the headlights of the eighteen wheeler as they faded in the distance. There was something about driving … Continue reading →

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Dream Ghost

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Austin

Why Do you Insist upon Haunting My dreams? You Gave up On loving me Ages ago. I never Think about you During My waking hours, Yet lately, Far too often To be good For my sanity, You Choose to visit … Continue reading →

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Loved & Lost: This Week on The Dream Network

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Austin

I usually really enjoy my dreams, Modern Philosophers. Often times, they are the best part of my day, and waking up from them makes me wish I could live in my subconscious, rather than in reality. On several occasions, I … Continue reading →

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The Big Queasy

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Austin

I’m going to be straight with you up front, Modern Philosophers… I don’t know how long this post is going to be because I am not sure how long I can be away from the toilet. There.  I said it.  … Continue reading →

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