Edward Hamilton

“Better late” by Edward Hamilton

Submitted to Contest #125

Better Late By Edward Hamilton The universe was to blame. He was built this way. He had never been the type of guy to be anywhere at the time he should be. He was born under the sign of Tardy. The only time he wasn't tardy was when he was absent. Stanley had fought many years against the forces of promptness. He was a rebel, a renegade, he fought the power..at least in his mind he did. The rest of the world viewed him as a slacker. Stanley was neither reliable nor accountable. He always had an excuse why the universe kept him from being,...

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“Race for Extinction” by Edward Hamilton

Submitted to Contest #124

Race to Extinction By Edward Hamilton     It was a weird situation. I was completely naked in a glass cube, but the glass was white and very sturdy. I had been trying to find a door of some kind for the past hour. I had no luck. I gave up and sat waiting.     The wall to the cube disappeared, exposing a long stone block tunnel leading straight into darkness. I stepped out of the smooth cube onto the dirt floor. It smelled like a rainforest, except their was a faint smell of cheeseburgers. The sam...

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“One Man Show” by Edward Hamilton

Submitted to Contest #123

The One Man Show A tale of fiction By Edward Hamilton     "Ladieees and Gentleman. I am proud to bring to you..."     "Wait! Cut!" The voice came from the darkness in the auditorium. It was rich and confident. A deep baritone. He sounded like the announcer from masterpiece theatre.     Phil stood center stage. The house lights were down so he couldn't see the audience. He wore a basic brown suit, white button up shirt and suspenders that his grandpa gave him. His hair was cut ...

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“Present Past” by Edward Hamilton

Submitted to Contest #122

Present Past by Edward Hamilton PING!     As soon as he heard the sound from his pocket, he felt annoyance wash over him. He pulled the phone from his pocket. A couple of swipes and a security code later, he saw the text. Dad! The limited-edition Christmas red Rainbow Troll doll is available ONLY at Toys-a-Lot at 5pm on Dec 24th. I hope you can get it for me. Love you.     He groaned as he stared at the text. This time of year was not a slow time for his work. He was going to get off on Dec 24th...

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“Jerry duck” by Edward Hamilton

     My eyes slowly peeled open. I could see through my bedroom curtains that it was gloomy outside. I swung my legs around to a sitting position on my bed and stretched my arms up as high as they would reach. I put on my slippers and headed for the door. After a stop at the bathroom, I was in the kitchen. Soon eggs were frying in a skillet on the stove. I peered out the window and saw light drizzle sprinkling down from the heavens.      "It would have been a good day to sleep in", I said to myself, "m...

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