Category Archives: Stories

Bound Beyond 1

Posted on December 13, 2014 by jaredmcdaris Comments Off on Bound Beyond 1

Chapter The 1st The short, nebbishy, middle-aged man held forth his hands, which contained three stoppered vials. Each vial contained a bright pink, iridescent fluid. “Take one, please” he asked, “but do not open it.” Each of the young men … Continue reading →

Bound Beyond, Stories

Pollywog’s Pilgrimage, Chapter 325

Posted on August 9, 2014 by jaredmcdaris Comments Off on Pollywog’s Pilgrimage, Chapter 325

The following has been edited for spelling and grammar. “Dear Jared, I HOPE THIS LETTER finds you well. I was recently reminded that, having been traveling out of place and time, I can never really be sure in what order my … Continue reading →

Pollywog, Stories

The Maelstroms of Europa: PART 2

Posted on June 4, 2014 by jaredmcdaris Comments Off on The Maelstroms of Europa: PART 2

“Fortunato!” reverberated in her head, like a dozen tennis balls bouncing in an industrial-sized wok. Lorelei stood in statuesque rictus, implacable as a machine; fitting, since she was anywhere from forty-five to sixty-percent machine, depending on personal definition and depth of observation. … Continue reading →

Maelstroms of Europa, Stories

The Maelstroms of Europa: PART 1

Posted on June 2, 2014 by jaredmcdaris Comments Off on The Maelstroms of Europa: PART 1

The perverse chorus of screams and howls was underscored horribly by wrenching metal, explosive bolts of lightning, and most troublingly: shrieking winds. Had the ship’s oxygen field been compromised? Were they measuring their lives in minutes, or seconds? Captain Elena … Continue reading →

Maelstroms of Europa, Stories