Richard Weber
Bio
So many strange things pop into my head. This is where I share a lot of this information. Call it a curse or a blessing. I call it an escape from reality. Come and take a peek into my brain.
Stories (68/0)
The Enduring Terror
Jack with Spring Heeled Shoes. The moniker makes me think of a Victorian-era bogeyman, a jumping monster who prowled London's gaslit streets. For more than 180 years, his legend—a terrifying blend of the fanciful and the terrifying—has captured people's attention. However, who was this Spring-Heeled Jack? Was he a crafty practical joker, a crazy person, or something quite different? One of the greatest mysteries in history is still the answer, lost in the mists of time.
By Richard Weber2 months ago in Criminal
Are Space Aliens Walking Among Us?
Have you ever thought, "They seem... a little off" when you looked at your neighbors? What if I told you there was a perfectly good cause for their odd behavior? Maybe they are extraterrestrials from another planet who are attempting to fit in here on Earth!
By Richard Weber2 months ago in Proof
Bedbugs: From Bloodsuckers to Billionaires
Elon Musk, get over it. The bedbug is the new leader of the interstellar community. Once reduced to the rank of mattress monsters, these flat, brown fiends are planning a global takeover so bold and so absurd that it will undoubtedly become viral. The following explains why these nighttime foes are the underdogs in the race for global dominance.
By Richard Weber2 months ago in Humor
The Unexpected Arrival
John Smith never saw himself as a trailblazer when it came to birthing. And yet, there he stood, pacing uneasily in the hospital waiting area, his face twisted in agony as waves of pain ripped through his body. You did indeed read that right. John was a handsome young man who loved to travel and hated hospitals, and he was about to give birth.
By Richard Weber2 months ago in Men
The Serpent's Regret:
Folks, let's be honest. For me, the entire Garden of Eden scenario has been a bit of a public relations nightmare. Prohibited Fruit? Eve is tempted? Yes, indeed, I am aware of the tale. Have you, however, ever heard me out? Not at all? Lucifer is going to spill the tea, which has been sweetened with forbidden berries, so fasten your fig leaves.
By Richard Weber2 months ago in Humor
The Bamboo Curtain
We've all been trained to watch those cute little black and white balls of fluff chewing on bamboo. But don't let their innocent-looking exterior deceive you. Pandas are secretly planning to rule the world thanks to their clever charm and skill at manipulation. Ten factors suggest that these bears, who appear to be indolent, may be driven by a desire for power that surpasses their craving for bamboo.
By Richard Weber2 months ago in Humor
The Heartmender
My dilapidated workplace had dusty windowpanes, so the sunrise crept faintly in and created lengthy shadows on the aged leather recliner. While everyone else was still asleep at six in the morning, I was already enjoying a normal day as the Heartmender. There was burnt bread on the plate next to a steaming mug of chamomile tea, the remains of breakfast that had been cut short by the first call of the day.
By Richard Weber2 months ago in Fiction
The Stitch in Time (and a Few Shades of Red)
Gripping the unraveling edge of the tapestry, Mildred saw a single, jagged tear running across the embroidered face of a unicorn that appeared especially grumpy. Her eyebrows knitted, reflecting the unicorn's never-ending scowl. She whispered, "A stitch in time saves nine," more as a mantra for the mythological beast than for her own waning spirits.
By Richard Weber2 months ago in Horror
The Subterranean Showdown
A secret war is developing between two unusual allies, the graceful ladybugs and the hardworking worms, deep within a magical forest where sunlight penetrates through the canopy to cast the forest floor in golden hues. The sun will set and the moon will rise, setting the stage for an epic struggle for global dominance that will decide the fate of the forest and all its inhabitants.
By Richard Weber2 months ago in Earth
Found Money: Finder's Keepers or Lost and Found?
The age-old query: you see a shiny quarter glinting on the sidewalk while out on the street. With a victorious "finders keepers, losers weepers," should you pocket it, or is there a murky legal area to take into account? Like most legal questions, there is no easy yes or no response. It is contingent upon the specifics and the cost of the misplaced object.
By Richard Weber3 months ago in Criminal