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 (49/0)
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 Weberabout 23 hours 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 Webera day 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 Weber10 days 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 Weber14 days ago in Criminal
Top 10 Signs We're Underestimating the Adorable Ladybug Uprising: A Totally Serious Investigation (Maybe)
They flit about our gardens, adding a splash of crimson to the foliage. They serve as lucky charms and lucky charm symbols in our eyes. Have we been overly gullible, though? These adorable little ladybugs may be planning to rule the world for the following reasons: Are you ready?
By Richard Weber14 days ago in Humor
Remember These? A Nostalgic Trip Down Memory Lane with Discontinued Candies
The candy aisle, ah. A sugar-filled utopia that promises taste explosions and unadulterated happiness. However, what about those candies that occupied valuable space on those shelves before disappearing completely? This piece offers a nostalgic trip down memory lane by revisiting 20 of our favorite discontinued candies. We'll look at what made these delicacies so unique, from the nostalgic Wonka Peanut Butter Oompas to the peculiar textures of Chick-O-Sticks, and investigate the (often enigmatic) reasons they vanished. Now take your milk of metaphors and prepare yourself for a nostalgic trip down memory lane – a nostalgic voyage into the realm of long-gone but never forgotten candies.
By Richard Weber18 days ago in Humans
My Weekend on a Flat Earth
Terry from down the street told me that the entire flat Earth is surrounded by a massive wall of ice. The news broke like a rogue ice wave reaching the edge of the earth. It seems that the administration had finally acknowledged that we weren't traveling through space atop a massive, blue marble. Nope, we were lounging on an enormous pancake under the kind light of a massive, constantly changing lamp in the sky.
By Richard Weber19 days ago in Humor
Top 10 Reasons Why Those Pesky Fruit Flies Will Inherit the Earth (You've Been Warned!)
Even after we swat and curse at them, those small fearsome creatures with buzzy wings continue to return. However, what if I told you that their tenacity is an indication of something much darker? A well-thought-out scheme to rule the globe, perhaps? Hold your laughter! The following ten arguments suggest that fruit flies could be the next sentient species to take over the planet:
By Richard Weber20 days ago in Humor
Forget Fancy French Fragrances
Chanel No. 5—get over it! Move aside, Wild One! Not a waft of exotic spices or a bouquet of flowers is the new frontier in olfactory attractiveness. No, the scent of the season is something far more... unusual. We are referring to the seductive scent of slightly perspiring workout attire.
By Richard Weber21 days ago in Humans
The Enigmatic Egg
Yes, the photo on the profile. An exquisitely chosen window into your soul (or that brunch you're so proud of). However, what about the rebels, the outlaws, and the magnificent mystery known as the person with no profile photo? These are the people donning the internet world's default silhouette, the pixelated mystery box.
By Richard Weber22 days ago in Humans
Top 5 Horror Games That Will Leave You Sleeping With the Lights On (Seriously, Don't Play Alone)
I mean, who doesn't enjoy a good scare? Certain video games push the boundaries to an extreme, giving players the creeps and a sense of adrenaline. They're not your typical jump-scare events. These books delve deeply into your mind, making you doubt reality and perhaps feel the need for a nightlight (no guilt!). Now, gather your friends and grab a lantern because we're going to count down the top 5 horror games that will definitely ruin you:
By Richard Weber23 days ago in Horror