Tag Archives: Thriller

The Vanishing Santa, Part 3

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Austin

Bruno hated wasting another day of his long holiday weekend chasing down his neighbor’s missing Christmas ornament, but he really had no other choice. He had hoped that when he tracked down the skateboard punk in question, that would be … Continue reading →

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The Vanishing Corpse, Part 21

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Austin

“How did you track down this guy anyway?” Wally asked Bruno as they walked along the river path on their way to the chess boards. “Good old fashioned detective work.  You should try it,” Bruno quipped. “Not so easy to … Continue reading →

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The Vanishing Corpse, Part 20

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Austin

Detective Bruno smiled as he started down the path to the river walk.  Perhaps he smiled because it was such a beautiful day.  Maybe he smiled because being there reminded him of his rookie year on the force, and the … Continue reading →

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The Vanishing Corpse, Part 18

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Austin

Maggie McGee’s was always packed after dinner, but Bruno had used his pull with the owner to secure a booth in the back corner of the establishment. He sat across from Wally and ADA Ambrose.  There was a half full … Continue reading →

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The Stalked

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Austin

Larry had to stop to take a breath. He knew that every second he was not running meant that his pursuers were gaining ground on him, but he simply could not continue. Not without getting some oxygen into his lungs, … Continue reading →

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The Killer Was Watching…And Waiting

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Austin

Originally posted on The Return of the Modern Philosopher:
Lucinda sat in the same chair she always did, sipped her favorite flavored coffee, and read a magazine that focused more on gossip than it did on actual news.  This was…

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The Moon Walking Dead

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Austin

What would Sheriff Grimes say If he saw Zombies Dancing with the Devil In the pale moonlight? Would it amuse him? Would he sway to the beat? He would take out His trusty six shooter And growl, “Dance, Walker, dance!” … Continue reading →

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Three Chairs On A Porch: Two Zombie Masters & A Guy With A Tasty Brain

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Austin

It’s Halloween Eve, Modern Philosophers, and it’s time for another edition of  “Three Chairs on a Porch”, Maine’s top rated talk show on a porch. To put us in the Halloween Spirit, I told my interns to book a couple … Continue reading →

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Zombie Flash Mob “Thrills” Surprised Crowd in Downtown Bangor

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Austin

Originally posted on The Return of the Modern Philosopher:
Zombies!  Zombies!  Zombies!  They seemed to materialize out of nowhere.  About two dozen of them.  Suddenly clogging the intersection in downtown Bangor.  People on their way to work didn’t even notice…

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Zombie Flash Mob “Thrills” Surprised Crowd in Downtown Bangor

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Austin

Zombies!  Zombies!  Zombies!  They seemed to materialize out of nowhere.  About two dozen of them.  Suddenly clogging the intersection in downtown Bangor.  People on their way to work didn’t even notice them at first.  They were that stealthy.  This Modern … Continue reading →

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