Bruce Callahan

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“At Death's Door” by Bruce Callahan

Chapter 1He stood on the edge of the green bridge looking down at the black water, watching the river rush past, a living thing. He wondered if anyone would miss him. The darkness would just wash him away. No more pain, no more sadness, just no more. His grip on the railing was loosening and he thought maybe it was for the best. No more people to disappoint. His ex-wife, kids, and his parents had either stopped talking to him or were headed that way. The cheating, drinking, druggi...

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“C.H.U.D.” by Bruce Callahan

He examines me with bright eyes.  Eyes, the color of amber, a rich deep yellow like shimmering honey fresh from the comb, glistening and wet. Its pupils dilating from the beam of my torch, thin vertical slits of glossy obsidian. Stygian daggers piercing the stillness of the night. A tremulous hush overcomes me. Leaden legs, frozen in fright, hold me in place, a mortal sculpture. Crocodilian humanoid underground dwellers, C.H.U.D., for short, had been an urban myth. Folklore passed down ...

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“Aiden” by Bruce Callahan

Josie’s new babysitting gig for the Harpers down the street was perfect. The latest family to move into their cul-de-sac, was a family of three. Mr. and Mrs. Harper, plus their sole child, a seven-year-old boy named Aiden. No potty training, no teenage attitude, the perfect start to her babysitting business. Do well here, and I’ll be getting work from the rest of the neighborhood, thought Josie. The Harpers hired her for only two hours of work, for some Halloween office party at Mrs. Harper`s company.&nbs...

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“The tree hollow” by Bruce Callahan

Kenny King covered his ears with both hands, squeezing hard, trying to block out the noise. It wasn’t working. Raised voices seeped through, dishes being broken, threats exchanged. He grabbed his pillow with the Spiderman pillowcase burying his head, covered in a thick shock of ginger hair, like a tortoise trying to find protection in its hard carapace. Stop, stop fighting! he screamed into the matching Spiderman comforter. He knew they wouldn’t. It was a wishful mindset. More times than not, the flashin...

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“Simon Worthington” by Bruce Callahan

Why did I take this job? Never respected, never listened to, always taken for granted. I know the perks are great but, is it really worth it? Boss is always on my butt, a real control freak, micromanaging every move I make, every decision, every choice. Hours suck, on call, 24/7, physically taxing to the point of abuse, not to mention the training time and hours put in on a daily basis, sometimes six to seven hours. Weight training, aerobics, martial arts, cardio, yoga. Weapons training from katana to staff ...

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Just a guy who likes to read and create stories.