The Cabin (a story of guilt and courage)

You can also listen on YouTube I approached the cabin by a trail not well-traveled. My boots made steady imprints in the leaves. Old trees, dull and gray, lurched at me from every direction. I marched slowly on. I was happy to be alone for just a little while so I could think and ponder. […]

Is Survival Worth It? (A Pseudo-Review Of Subnautica)

Game Title: SubnauticaCompletion Date: November 2021System: PlayStation 4Completion Time: 40 hoursMy Completely Subjective Score: 9 out of 10My One-Sentence Review: A frightening exploration of the deep, dark ocean, this game crafts a captivating story that will keep you interested until the end I’m really not sure if it’s just me, or if everyone else is […]

The Walk

The wagon bounced down the well-worn path, winding through the dense trees. Their leaves had begun their metamorphosis from green into orange and red hues. My arms wrapped around my son and my daughter. I would tell them that it was to keep them safe. Of course, that was a ruse. I would never miss […]

What I Learned From Persona 5

The following is a pseudo-review of the video game Persona 5. Enjoy. Game Title: Persona 5 Completion Date: August 2021 System: PlayStation 4 Completion Time: 120 hours My Completely Subjective Score: 8 out of 10 My One-Sentence Review: A classic JRPG with a few twists to keep the formula fresh; Believable characters that you will […]

A Better Life

The following is a short story inspired by recent world events. . . . If we lived in a different world, one with no evil or malice, with good-will for mankind, then these things would be unthinkable. But that’s not where we live, and that’s not how things are. At least not yet. And so, […]

We Are Not Machines: A ‘Super Metroid’ Game Review

Game Title: Super Metroid Completion Date: sometime in 1995 (maybe?) System: SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System) Score: 10 out of 10 Gosh, I’m tired. I’ve very recently decided to make a few changes in my life. My wife and I made the (smart?) decision to eat healthier and to exercise. Of course, we’ve always tried […]

True Love

It was a lazy day in late July. It had become evening, and it was very still on the lake. Not even a ripple showed. The quiet chitter and chirps of the wildlife could be heard on the edges of the shore, hidden by thick and luscious bushes and trees, their leaves a dark, healthy […]

I Am Free (A Brief Journey In The Cosmos)

It would seem that I am in quite the bind. . . . The date is June 28th, 2121. As of now, it has been twelve hours, two minutes, and thirteen seconds since I became detached from the Abel. I am, at this moment, staring at an organic orb, painted with its soft blue and […]

A World of Grey (And, A Review Of ’12 Angry Men’)

Every human originates from a man and a woman. Every human needs food, water, shelter, and love in order to survive. We should be kind to one another, for the sake of others and ourselves. Education is a good thing, as it serves the individual receiving it as well as the community of which that […]

A Brief History Of My 2,000 Weeks On Earth (And, A ‘Dead Cells’ Review)

Game Title: Dead Cells Completion Date: April 2021 System: Nintendo Switch Score: 8 out of 10 My One-Sentence Review: Quick, pure action, with enough flexibility in how to approach the world to make the game exciting and re-playable many, many times Music I Listened To While Writing: Relaxing Video Game Music for 3 Hours (check […]