The pollen has all been swatted out of the air by the falling raindrops. The smell is clean and the air is pure, but the hiker is still thirsty. He knows not to drink the surface water for fear of contamination. He could spew himself inside-out if he drinks from a tainted stream. He practically … Continue reading The Hiker
Ten thousand years ago, humans came to Earth as refugees, but we have since forgotten our origins. Three hundred years ago, another alien species came to dominate. They hid in plain sight, waiting and watching. Since we had forgotten our history, our foe could hide with impunity as a spiky green ‘plant’. We didn’t know … Continue reading Alien Invasion
We are a great group of bushwalkers. Today we decided to go to this remote area where someone told us there are very old trees and untouched nature. As a matter of fact, it's not so far away from the border of the city. The landscape was welcoming and the walk, easy and without any … Continue reading The Picnic Table
Jimmy’s parents are having marriage problems, but they’ll sort it out. Mum’s trying to stay positive. It’s a sunny day and Jimmy’s in the park with Mum picking fallen wattle branches. They’ll look great in a vase! They’ve nearly picked enough when Mum sees the gossipy lady from the office power-walking in the distance. The … Continue reading The Leaves
Hello. Hey! Hi there. My name's Tree. I follow only one rule. It's called the rule of the golden ratio. And if I don't follow the rule, something really, really bad will happen. When one branch sprouts another, their length ratio is equivalent to the ratio of their sum and the longer branches’ length. My … Continue reading Golden Ratio, Golden Rule
A Godfather-Inspired Allegory Don Crucifer is livid. "Where is Don Allium getting his information from?" His consiglieri can't answer. "They continue to beat us in every deal, every trade, every sell and every buy. Who's their guy?" Matthiola jumps at the chance to please his godfather. "I'll find out for you, Don Crucifer. I just … Continue reading La Famiglia
Three people sit in a room. A man is applying for a job. One is interviewing and the other is taking notes. "It says on your resume that you're a biologist." "Yep, I can identify any plant." "Well, that's pretty interesting. You seem a little overqualified. Why aren't you applying for a job in a … Continue reading The Job Interview
"Did you see that woman? She behaves like a witch. I do not like her. Her son plays in the fields of priest's crown. You know, those yellow flowers that are a weed," said Margarita. "Well what can you expect from a woman that was born overseas - probably in an ignorant country - with … Continue reading The Taraxacum Flower
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