Monthly Archives: March, 2013

The Lady Emerald

"Come with us, we'll take you to a doctor," said the woman in the carriage, holding the door open. Limping badly, Karen was helped...

When More Rules Mean Less

George Orwell was no fool. A lot of people like to think of themselves as victims. A lot less want to think...

Out of the Cauldron, Into the Kettle

In the last episode of Karen Zipslicer's adventures, Karen witnessed the riot in Farrago Square, and ran away. But where did she go...? Karen pushed...

Goodbye Species

Is there a chance? Such a beautiful creature must be saved. Such grace, such form. So unique. Ignore the killing, all species do such. See nature's perfection, how well it...

The Battle of Farrago Square

Last time, we left Karen stuck in Farrago Square, listening to Marianne Hardbun's speech... The crowd applauded and hollered and stamped their hooves enthusiastically. Marianne...

About Halfthoughts

This website showcases content created by Eric Priezkalns, who also uses the pen name Ray Blank when writing science fiction. It includes stories, essays, poems, short films and audio recordings.