Scout’s Honor
After the recording ended, Quinn turned to an astonished Abigail and asked with a knowing smile, “Ready to learn even more?” ABIGAIL: “Ready? Are you kidding? Now that I know Beauregard is still alive and that he and other groundhogs are trying to find me, I want to...
The Groundhog Meeting
"Abigail was practically buzzing with anticipation—she couldn’t wait to hear every juicy detail about the all-important Groundhog meeting set for the following morning. Just before flipping the recorder back on, Quinn revealed that it wasn’t until the middle of the...
The Art of Skunk Defense
Still in Abigail’s living-room, Quinn stopped the recorder, took a deep breath and asked Abigail if she wanted to hear more since there was still more of the recording left to play. ABIGAIL: “Of course, please continue. I’ll just refill our wine glasses and get more...
General Beauregard Answers Quinn’s Questions
As the day wore on, Quinn and General Beauregard Lee chatted amiably about their backgrounds. Since both were herbivores, they shared a simple and satisfying evening meal of grass and berries, after which Beauregard invited Quinn to stay overnight and attend the...
Quinn’s Narrative Unfolds
After glancing around Abigail’s living room, Quinn held the wineglass aloft and made the following toast in a playful voice with a hint of mischief … QUINN: “Here’s to adventures untold and stories yet to unfold.” Quinn paused, the silence inviting reflection, before...
To Old Friends—and New Beginnings
Abigail’s mind swirled with questions as she clinked her crystal wine glass against Quinn’s, the pure, melodic chime of the heavily leaded glass transporting her back in time. It was a sound that had always been music to her ears, evoking cherished memories of her...
Questions
Abigail stood frozen in the doorway, her mind spinning as she tried to make sense of the peculiar sight before her. There, on her doorstep, stood a porcupine. Not just any porcupine—this one tipped its hat with a deliberate gesture and held a neatly rolled map in its...
B Gone
To My Dear Passengers, At our last meeting, you clicked your heels, repeated, "There's No Place Like Home," and returned to your heart's desires in the present time, which is 2024. I am humbled by your joining me for several years as we time-traveled in Electra, my...
Going Crackers
Unkind prevailing winds whirled Wish through a violent tornado before landing with a thud in the summer of 2024, the hottest on record. Though time travel lasted only a nanosecond, the aftermath left us dizzy, nauseated, and deeply unsettled. Some passengers held...
Getting Up to Speed!
Average beats per minute when reading out loud.Knowing the environmental complications that would occur over the next seventeen years, I abruptly ended my conversation with neighbor Ben. No sense wasting precious time, so I bolted out the front door, followed by my...
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