by Jim Stitzel | Jul 9, 2024 | Stories
“No dogs or cats allowed.” The sign on the door to the library was pretty straightforward. Peter read it once quietly, then once more out loud, as if that would make a difference. “I don’t think they want us to come in,” Paula said, next...
by Jim Stitzel | Jul 8, 2024 | Stories
This entry is part 6 of 6 in the series World TunnelMac positions the shuttle about 300 meters away from the mouth of the wormhole. Then, he and the other two crew members start to get busy taking measurements and monitoring the phenomenon. “Captain McMaren,...
by Jim Stitzel | Jul 7, 2024 | Stories
“Keep quiet!” Marla hissed, waving the three children she had in tow to the ground. “There are aliens everywhere!” “What do they look like?” one of the children — Janie — asked. Marla rolled her eyes as if that was the...
by Jim Stitzel | Jul 6, 2024 | Stories
There’s a new sheriff in town, and he’s dragging a saddle. “Hey, Sheriff, you seem to have lost your horse!” calls out Jed from the porch of the saloon. “No, but I’ve gained a saddle,” the sheriff replies. “There never was a horse to begin with.” “Well, what’s with...
by Jim Stitzel | Jul 5, 2024 | Stories
This entry is part 5 of 6 in the series World TunnelIt is three days later, and Lindsey has selected her landing crew — only they won’t be landing. “You’ll take up a position a safe distance from the wormhole,” she explains to them....
