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  • Friday Flash 2: Our New World

    Friday Flash 2: Our New World

    At last, we found it — the new Earth. What our scans had prophesied would be a new home. Air, water. Life? We did not know what became of the old Earth. Perhaps destroyed in anger lightyears ago by a miniature sun. Not that any of us cared, really.

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    February 23, 2018
  • Vista Street, Part 1

    The rain had stopped by the time Bern, Sakari, and David emerged above ground. The station opened onto the eponymous Vista Street running along the south bank of the river. Thick mist clung to the water’s surface, blurring the city’s glittering nighttime skyline. Bern stretched his arms to warm up while they had a few

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    December 12, 2025
  • Idea You Can Steal 96: Hunt for the Relic

    Thanksgiving is nearly here, and my family is hosting this year. Things are about to get very busy, so you may not hear from me for a couple of weeks. But before I go, here’s a story idea for your muse to savor.

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    November 14, 2025
  • Idea You Can Steal 95: True and False Magic

    An extra Friday means double the treats for your creativity. Happy Halloween, everyone! May your jack-o-lanterns shine brightly tonight.

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    October 31, 2025
  • Idea You Can Steal 94: The Weapon’s Will

    Halloween is a few short weeks away. Here’s a treat for your muse’s candy bowl.

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    October 17, 2025
  • Idea You Can Steal 93: Spiritual Healing

    The weather’s starting to cool off, and all of the restaurants are serving pumpkin spice flavored specials. Yep. Fall is here again. Here’s a new story idea for your imagination to chew on.

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    September 19, 2025
  • Idea You Can Steal 92 + Updates

    I’ve spent most of the year building up my social media presence with my Odysee channel (now with mirrors on YouTube and Rumble). That’s why things haven’t been as active over here on the blog. But now I’ve created a big enough backlog that I can let these channels run more or less on autopilot

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    August 22, 2025
  • Idea You Can Steal 91: Jolly Cooperation

    As long-time readers know, July is always a busy month for my family. This year is no exception. So here’s a story idea from my backlog that you can steal.

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    July 11, 2025
  • Idea You Can Steal 90: A Kid and a Hobo

    Summer is here! Here’s an Idea to Steal for the next time you need to get out of heat. (Or cold, if you’re in the southern hemisphere.)

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    June 27, 2025
  • Idea You Can Steal 89: Those Left Behind

    May has one more Friday for us, which means a bonus Idea You Can Steal for you. Unfortunately, I don’t have time to write a much longer intro. Family’s visiting the next two weeks, and I have plenty to prepare before they arrive. Hope your creativity enjoys the fresh dose of inspiration.

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    May 30, 2025
  • Idea You Can Steal 88: A Dying Kingdom

    The temperatures are steadily climbing, and the rain is coming harder and more often. Summer’s definitely on its way. Here’s a new story idea to keep you inspired through the changing seasons. A kingdom is slowly crumbling into ruin. Signs of this ruin are becoming readily perceptible. A sight, sound, or smell would expose the

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    May 16, 2025
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