In a near-future where debt is generationally inheritable, one's physical body is considered a viable commodity to be sold to the highest bidder: a sale where nothing is forbidden. The middle class is gone, and once myriad and prominent social programs are a laughable anachronism, long since abolished in their entirety. The rich are no longer satisfied with merely possessing wealth for a lifetime - they desire more, and to be permitted the ability to do more with it, without having to answer to anyone but themselves. The problem? Laws and social taboos, which have stood the test of societal...
In a near-future where debt is generationally inheritable, one's physical body is considered a viable commodity to be sold to the highest bidder: a sa...
Imagine waking to a world you no longer know. A world devastated by an unknown force. Imagine further that no signs of life exist. Time does not exist. Frames of reference are all but obliterated. This, is the reality of the Battery Man. Join him on his journey of re-discovery, and follow his first-hand assessment of what it truly means to be human.
Imagine waking to a world you no longer know. A world devastated by an unknown force. Imagine further that no signs of life exist. Time does not exist...
How far would you go? "It all began with a walk to clear my head...," our protagonist confides. A simple walk in the desert evolves into a journey through the ancient unknown, the likes of which many of us could never conceive. A journey which will test the physical and mental mettle of our protagonist beyond normal human imagining. An innocuous anomaly proves to be far, far more than what it seems, as we are carried along with our unnamed escort, through his eyes and thoughts, deeper and deeper into the bizarre unknown.
How far would you go? "It all began with a walk to clear my head...," our protagonist confides. A simple walk in the desert evolves into a journey thr...
At the turn of the 20th century, one of history's first serial killers traveled across America. His name was Otis Johnson. A roving photographer, he was an opportunistic murderer who made it a point never to kill the same way twice. The random nature of the deaths, his sporadic movements from place to place, and his unremarkable appearance, all worked to his advantage as he hid in plain sight. More than a century later, retired police detective Roy Archibald has spent forty years of his life attempting to piece together a case against Johnson. It's a case that has plagued his mind, ever since...
At the turn of the 20th century, one of history's first serial killers traveled across America. His name was Otis Johnson. A roving photographer, he w...
A point-by-point 'users guide' for cottage & small business owners who want to expand their business & management acumen, customer base, advertising reach, and understanding of consumer & employee psychology. Written by an individual who has decades of proven experience in the small business world and who has seen - and experienced - most of the scenarios presented within, it is tailored to assist your business by offering proven 'big business' techniques on a small business scale. It will also shed light upon potential caveats and pitfalls suffered by many small business owners. Written in a...
A point-by-point 'users guide' for cottage & small business owners who want to expand their business & management acumen, customer base, advertising r...
When the Nubian god of incense is found dead in a downtown Madison parking garage, Death is a bit miffed. The reason? He wasn't the terminating party. And he's not about to permit others to horn in on his racket after having cornered the market since time immemorial. Enter Ed & Phil. They're Death's retainers, and renowned private eyes amongst the Unseen. They're handed the seemingly impossible task of identifying and tracking down the killer. Along the way, they exhibit few qualms about enlisting the help of anyone - or anything - that will assist in accomplishing their task, no matter how...
When the Nubian god of incense is found dead in a downtown Madison parking garage, Death is a bit miffed. The reason? He wasn't the terminating party....
Author Dave Block is a survivor. It was almost not so. He struggled with depression, drugs, and alcoholism. Instead of acknowledging these problems, he 'self-medicated' with alcohol, drugs, self-harm, and sex. For years he attempted to live a 'normal' life. As his addictions and depression spiraled out of control, however, he hit bottom and settled upon suicide. His hand was stayed in the last moments, and his life was forever changed. Dave chose to fight for his life, confronting his problems head on. Through the support of friends and family, tools acquired through Alcoholics Anonymous, and...
Author Dave Block is a survivor. It was almost not so. He struggled with depression, drugs, and alcoholism. Instead of acknowledging these problems, h...
'Rockford Writes' is a collection of short stories (both fictional and historical), as well as poetry, prose, drawings, and photography all done by Rockford natives, or current or former residents. It showcases much of the artistic talent, passion, pride, and dreaming that are still present in Rockford, Illinois to this day. If you enjoy the work, let the contributors know and share it with others. Rockford is a city in flux. With that being said, one may choose to bemoan the issues and uncertainty it faces on the road to its next incarnation. Conversely, one may choose to be a catalyst for...
'Rockford Writes' is a collection of short stories (both fictional and historical), as well as poetry, prose, drawings, and photography all done by Ro...
