The Enigma
That weird back door part of the brain, at the base of the skull, right above the spine. That’s where that sense is. That’s where the gnawing is. https://herschelsterling.com/#cat-light
Herschel Sterling
Late Night Morning Show. Stream of consciousness stories for your Smartbrain™ to ponder. Also home of The Arc of The Bard Fiction writers discussion podcast.
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Summer Swarm Soiree
5 mins. | The unmistakable advance of the bat population raucously enters the fray. The shadows on the street are now an altered form. https://herschelsterling.com/#cat-natural
Henry and Ronald at the Fair
“We better stay out of there, that smells like predators.” Henry says. “Those predators have their own predator problem.” Ronald responds, pointing out the cages. https://herschelsterling.com/#cat-henry-ronald
George’s Drawer
10 mins | The next day, George’s desk was vacant. The kids were all whispering about it, and they wee wondering where he was, and what could have happened. https://herschelsterling.com/#cat-kids
Surprise Party
“How did you know about it? This is supposed to be a quaint little surprise with a small meal and a few friends.” Her mother responds. https://herschelsterling.com/#cat-family
Incandescent Dew
Far off in the distance, over some hills, down a long stretch of road and around a few bends, routines activate. Each in their singular realms. https://herschelsterling.com/#cat-natural
New Moon: The Last Gas Station
He pours another finger of scotch and hovers over the desk scope. There’s not a lot going on up there tonight, but the dark is closing fast now. https://herschelsterling.com/#cat-relationships
2minutarian Prognostic
It costs no money to be an easytopian. Just some kind of share. On your socials, or a forwarded email to your list, or a restack, or a cross-post on substack.
Timeless Universal
10 minutes | Ten years from now, you’ll be listening to the same thing I’m listening to, which is what I was listening to ten years ago. MIcroFiction https://herschelsterling.com/#cat-music
UNCLE PLASMA: 4 — HOT BEEF
“What if this guy’s a cop and there’s a million cops here?” “Are you? Are you a cop or what?” He asks him. “Or what?” Pete says. https://herschelsterling.com/#cat-uncle-plasma
FLAGSHIP
No one instructed them to do anything, but having a knowledge of the facilities, they have access to things others simply don’t know about. https://herschelsterling.com/#cat-economics
Post Apathy Operations: Fargo
Jasmine asks them “Hey, what do your dads do for a living?” “My Dad just invests in things and has funds and all that. Yeah, he’s too smart to work.” https://herschelsterling.com/#cat-dialogue
The Observer
Mary goes out to water her garden, she sees a Robin watching her. Usually, it sits atop the fence post near the middle of the yard on the right. “You again?” https://herschelsterling.com/#cat-animals
The Pranksters
Timmy and Tommy are creative, and always busy. Some of their favorite things are sports, cars, found objects, and pranks. That’s right. They have a devious streak.https://herschelsterling.com/#cat-mystery