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Name
Robin Devereaux
Bio
Michigan writer/artist. Author of In Violet’s Wake and the Nora Pepper Paranormal Mystery Series
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Robin's recent stories
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Mugwort’s School for Murderers
I ran through the hallways trying to get to class. It seemed like one of those scenes in a movie where the main character is comically ...
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2/23
From Aliens to Demons
“A hero’s journey is long and winding, but a hero always finds the way,” my mother read. “That’s the end of the story, Anya. Good night.” ...
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2/15
Demonic Dissent
I had always been an unremarkable demon. I came from a proud bloodline of many a well known incubus that had seduced some of the major ...
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2/12
Living Time
Crunch. The bug bit into its snack once more, covering yet keeping in time with the ticking of the clock it was captured in. It gleefully ...
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2/11
Lessons Learned
You think you know me. But I’ve fooled you with my ordinary clothing and passive manner. I want you to think I’m weak, submissive ...
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1/30
Gnomes and Gardens and Stones, Oh My!
It was the weirdest plant Charlotte had ever seen- and she’d seen many in her 22 years as a Master Gardener. First of all, it seemed ...
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1/16
Plant V.S Humans
Listen, kid. The world isn't what it seems to be. Never was. Not until those blasted plants started strangling people and taking over ...
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12/2
Geronimo! Cries the Zebra
Frank woke up, squinting at the sunlight filtering through the drapes. He did not recognize the room. Looking at the decor, he decided ...
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11/30
Holy Cow!
My plan..eating 100 burgers in 3 minutes. That was no easy task, I barely eat one burger in 15 minutes. But I need to train, I need ...
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11/29
Operation Trolled By Siri
"You're insane!" The polished British accent of the victim doesn't faze you as you let out an evil laugh, starting off the bomb. You're ...
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11/22
The Hills are Alive
Sara strode up the hill. Malik struggled to keep up with her. She reached the crest of the hill, slightly out of breath, perspiration ...
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11/21
Maraschino to Mars
Wheaties. Olives. Spaghetti. Garbanzo Beans. AAA batteries. All-purpose flour. Toilet paper. Scissors. Sugar cookies. Advil. Dishtowels ...
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11/16
Fortune’s Box
It was the morning after. Those of us who made it through gathered in the square. We were dirty, frazzled, and tired. One might call ...
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11/13
Shysters On the Trail
As the sun set over the rocky horizon, Joe fell into a fitful sleep and dreamed of the city and his mother baking cookies. In his sleep ...
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11/6
Bucky’s Reign
Bucky loved trees, like all beavers. Unlike most beavers, he loved trees best when they were alive and growing. Bucky desperately wanted ...
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11/4
Voice
Peter is name my...problem a have I...backwards speak I...me understand to difficult Is...alone so feel I. Me help!
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11/2
Cherry Celery Celeste
"Did I ever tell you about my 47 children?"
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11/1
Mini Mayor for President
It was a quarter to midnight and the fire raged at the old sawmill. The townspeople gathered along the Sequoia River, staring in disbelief ...
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11/1
Scranton in a Handbasket
It was the spookiest day of the year. The creepiest, scariest day. A day filled with ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and groans of despair ...
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10/31
Let’s Get Beached
I sidled up to the bar. "I'll take a Swollen Headbanger on the Beach." The bartender looked at me funny. It's not a complicated drink: ...
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10/31
Flat Earth Toothers
Our story starts, by a beaver being abducted by aliens. Yes, pretty WEIRD right? The aliens take this beaver to an earth... shaped ...
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10/31
Dancing Ghouls
Tony the dancer was very famous. He was a star, an inspiration for other dancers in the area. He moved with grace and agility, something ...
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10/10
Always Room for Pudding
The big clock in the tower next to town hall chimed noon. Ralph stood up straight, put his shovel down, and wiped his brow. He looked ...
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10/6
Tattuna
Marvin the Mackerel lives a simple life: he eats, he swims and he poops. Today, however, would be different, unbeknownst to Marvin ...
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10/6
Secret Weapon
Let’s have a little conversation, you and I, shall we? I know you’re not fond of me but I’m the only person who will tell you the bare ...
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10/6
CyberDrive 2: Deadly Web Sight
As he looked at his wife, her features became more symmetrical. Makeup appeared, and her hair took on an unnatural shine. A button ...
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10/6
The fairy dilema
Once upon a time, in a small house in the forest there was a fairy called Tinky Winky. She was sparkly and full of joy, she liked to ...
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10/6
Naughty Chickens
What is to be a chicken you ask? Nothing special actually, you wake up early with the song of the neighbor rooster, you check the eggs ...
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10/5
Play/Paws
A gust of autumn wind shook the hull of the decrepit RV sitting immobile before them. Three interlopers had traveled to this particular ...
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9/29
Roasted rooster
Keeping his feathers motionless and breathing as quietly as possible, Marvin the turkey hid behind the garden shed. Three years in ...
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