Category Archives: satire

Amoeba’s Lorica: You Can’t Always Get What You Want

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Amoeba

With apologies to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. I saw it today at the checkstand, The very last pint of heavy cream. It was in another’s bag; I asked the lady, Is there backroom stock, or is that just a … Continue reading →

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Screwtape The Third: Terms of Entry

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Amoeba

“Studying hard, Wormsap?” “Studying topside video archives, Master Screwtape. Hard is for the mining goblins, being trained to harvest adamant from the ice-bound lava flows. This training is for topside recruiters and contract sellers.” “Got it. But, black and white?” “The … Continue reading →

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Dude and Dude: Auld Lang Syne Wave

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Amoeba

“… uh, dude?” “Yeah, dude? Anʻ whyʻre ya whisperin’?” “ʻCuz Iʻm tryin’ ta be real quiet, like it sez over there. Don’ wanna make no noise. Don’ wanna start no trouble. Yeah?” “[…] Riiight. Whoʻre you an’ what’ve ya done … Continue reading →

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