Archive - The Why & the Why Not

Should a Door be Opened - Close it: Part 7

A continuation of a tale begun for the Small and Scary project...Paths begin to converge in this dark fantasy series.

Aug 31 •

Tennessee Waltz

This piece was written and honed as an exercise within the Burnt Tongue writing class delivered by Craig Clevenger and hosted by Emil Ottoman on Wet…

Aug 30 •

Mi desayuno favorito

A poem (sorta) about making my breakfast, inspired by a poem about breakfast

Aug 16 •

I saw someone had died. I must pass this place every week and words keep coming out. Sometimes like this. I don't quite know what I'm trying to say.

Aug 13 •

I am the Passenger.

this was the story that came to mind from my prompt in the ARC flash style flash fiction battle. Just had to write it. Wish I had at the time.

Aug 3 •

Should a door be opened...close it. Part 6

The Small and Scary saga continues...no longer small, but one hopes it may still scare...

Aug 1 •

July 2025

Should a Door be Opened...Part 5

"Violence may be wrought at your whim, but peace will not come when you choose." Machiavelli

Jul 18 •

A speculative sci-fi story. Not one you'd want for breakfast.

Jul 7 •

June 2025

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