Published in ArtfullyAutistic·PinnedMember-onlyCalling All Autistic TranslatorsBy virtue of your neurodivergence, you already speak at least two languages to make yourself understood. Now we need your translating skills to help stop the extinction of all we love on the planet. I’ve been writing a lot of short stories lately, but this post is NOT fiction. We…Climate Crisis3 min readClimate Crisis3 min read
Published in ArtfullyAutistic·PinnedMember-onlyChildhood as an Undiagnosed AutisticLooking back on signs of autism When I was a kid, autism wasn’t included in the DSM. There was no way I could’ve been recognized as autistic. I had no support needs at school and my parents seemed resigned to having an oddball child. …Autism5 min readAutism5 min read
Published in Microcosm·PinnedMember-onlyWhen the Waters RiseHow far will you go to help someone else? — Pedro lucked out when the water rose. His apartment wasn’t flooded. He used to curse the climb at the end of his workday, but now he was grateful. His job was gone, though. The restaurant lay under God only knew how many meters of murk. …Short Story5 min readShort Story5 min read
12 hours agoMember-onlyAce of Wands: The Source (Tarot Tales 1 — #54 of the 100 Story Challenge)Finding the will and the way I lit a match and flinched in the bright flare. It illuminated only a small area of the cave chamber. Speleothem cast dancing shadows so I held my breath to confirm what I hoped. There was a draft coming from behind me. …Burnout Recovery2 min readBurnout Recovery2 min read
Dec 22, 2022Member-onlyThe Final Days of the Franklin#52 of the 100 Story Challenge The hold sloshed with knee-deep saltwater. Harfnor perched on the ladder and scanned the bits and bobs floating on the surface of the frigid blackness. A rat swam by, its eye reflecting his lantern. He climbed back up to the deck and shouted over…100 Story Challenge2 min read100 Story Challenge2 min read
Dec 19, 2022Time Is Short At The End of the World: Make the Most of It with This Must-Do Activity#51 of the 100 Story Challenge “So, what did you do at the end of the world?” “I carved words into marble.” “Why?” “I want the next ones to learn about us — that we were here. That we did beautiful and terrible things.” “Who are the next ones?” “Humans…100 Story Challenge3 min read100 Story Challenge3 min read
Dec 7, 2022Member-onlyThe Desert of My Mind is Only Temporary#50 of the 100 Story Challenge It felt familiar, but I didn’t recognize anything in particular. Not the ruby red shag carpet (which should have been memorable) nor the beige walls. The warm air had a mild, clean scent that reminded me of hotel soap. …Flash Fiction2 min readFlash Fiction2 min read
Published in data-driven fiction·Nov 26, 2022Member-onlyA Barbaric Mealtime#49 of the 100 Story Challenge Hork the barbarian was not one for domestic duties. He was a fierce warrior, and spent most of his time honing his fighting skills. But one day, he watched as a falcon dropped its prey into a wildfire. The carcass cooked quickly, and Hork…Flash Fiction1 min readFlash Fiction1 min read
Nov 23, 2022Member-onlyWhen Your Food Fights BackNot a tale of indigestion but a collaboration with AI (#48 of 100 Story Challenge) Ronald was having the worst nightmare ever. He was being chased by a giant hamburger, and there was nowhere to hide. The burger was getting closer and closer. Ronald could smell the onion and feel…Flash Fiction1 min readFlash Fiction1 min read
