Category: Writing
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Short Story: Purity
Purityby Richard Holliday 1,096 words The concourse of the Panopticon heaved under the footfall of a hundred thousand anonymous travellers. Each moved silently through the grand transit station that evening, silently worming their way toward the trains and trams bound for final destinations across the distant country. Each mind was pre-occupied with the journey ahead…
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Short Story: Infinite Scroll
Infinite Scroll by Richard Holliday 1,473 words The First Day Wednesday, April 11th 2029 The Archive Project had been ready for humanity for quite a while but it was on this day that humanity itself was finally ready for the Archive Project. This would be known as The First Day Certain arms of law enforcement…
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Short Story: The Game
The Gameby Richard Holliday 958 words “The Game is a pervasive, always-online entertainment experience,” the Avatar chuckled confidently, but also noticeably insincerely to the darkened room of investors, “and it fe… we feel it’s got a lot to bring to your company!” But what really was The Game? Taking thoughtful, slow paces around the conference…