Category Archives: creative writing

Amoeba’s Lorica: Reindeer Gamed

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Amoeba

The word reindeer is an anglicized version of the Old Norse words hreinn (“reindeer” [or “caribou”]) and dýr (“animal”) and has nothing to do with reins. – Wikipedia, accessioned 14 December 2023. Herman Elfropos, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Santaworks LLC, sat in his office, which … Continue reading →

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AI: Final Frontier

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Amoeba

When the door to his cell slammed open at 0610, ten minutes after the bell, Charles was dressed, in his beige robe, and ready. Outside the door, dressed in his usual imperious scowl, was Peter. He was alone. Charles fell … Continue reading →

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He and She: Scripts At Sea

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Amoeba

She: “Friend of mine just paddled out into the harbor and got a selfie with the Cornelia Marie.” He: “That’s the fishing boat in the reality TV show ‘Deadliest Catch‘, yes?” She: “Yes, they’ve been filming in Hawaii. So?” He: … Continue reading →

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