A wrong turn can have some nasty consequences in the wilderness — Today we were at the Chisos Basin area of Big Bend National Park. I wanted to do some hiking and got a bit more than I had bargained for. I got lost. The hike was the Chisos Basin Loop Trail, which was a 2-mile trail that was not supposed to…

A few tips to keep you out of trouble when hiking — The heat of summer is upon us, and most of us either love or hate it. I’ll admit I am on the love side of that equation. But the heat can be dangerous if you are not prepared. The heat can sneak up on you, and you will be in…

Another part of the flash fiction writing challenge, a continuation — I stood between the rocks of the cliff, looking down at the restaurant. She still had power over me, but this job was the craziest. She was that mysterious figure who seemed to be able to get me to do anything she wanted. I say she talked me into it…

This is what happened after the Mind Control story, Part 2. — I was still under her spell, standing in front of her. I wondered what I was getting myself into, but was also unable to run away. She had summoned me for weeks by magic I guess, and I had finally arrived. She was mysterious looking and in some ways, she…

Where does that inner voice come from? — A small gray house at the end of the street got my attention. There was nothing special about the house, and it looked like every other house in the area. The yard was barren and I was not sure if anyone lived there. Still, there was something that made it…

The 30-day writing challenge takes on time — Jake was walking home when he noticed a strange-looking coin on the street. It looked like copper but was green around the edges. It looked very old. All he could make out was an inscription that said “2:50.” He knew it was close to 3 p.m., …

My skepticism was smashed on a hot hiking day — They said these trails were haunted. I just like hiking, and never put much stock in tales of ghosts. Call me a skeptic if you like. There’s usually an explanation for what happens, and sometimes people just make stuff up. The weather was supposed to get very hot that day…

Today’s prompt: Strange noise in the kitchen — It was a blind date. I never know how to feel about these things, but my friend who set it up is a pretty good person. They wouldn’t do me wrong. I was still hesitant but agreed to give it a shot. I rang the doorbell and looked at the…