Chapter the Second, or the Captain’s Great Good Fortune. Captain Sylvestre de Greybagges ambled along the quay of Port de Recailles, flanked by two bully-boys armed with oaken cudgels who glared aggressively at anybody within range. The Captain was not unduly worried about being robbed, but … [Read more...] about GREENBEARD: Chapter Two
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GREENBEARD: Chapter One
by Hunt N. Peck Chapter the First, or the Growing of the Captain’s Beard. Captain Sylvestre de Greybagges was growing his beard, which was to say he was idling and drinking rum. If someone should ask him “What are you doing this afternoon?” he would say “I think I shall just sit and grow my … [Read more...] about GREENBEARD: Chapter One
THE LETHAL LIMERICK
A Cautionary Tale by Hunt N. Peck I was deeply touched when Tod Davies asked me to contribute a piece to the ‘Importance of Stories’ issue of Exterminating Angel Press. It is true that the world has forgotten me, if indeed I ever came properly to the notice of that many-headed babbling beast, and it it true also that I encourage that amnesia – why else … [Read more...] about THE LETHAL LIMERICK