Michael Butler
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Checkmate
Marley stepped into her apartment, closed the door behind her. She let out a low sigh, more of a reflex than an expression. Every time she arrived back home, after a day of work and the to-and-from commute through the cold winter rain, her body emitted that same sigh, heavy and overdrawn, largely without her being aware of it. She let her bag slide from her shoulder, hung her raincoat on the hook, and stepped into her living room.
By Michael Butler4 years ago in Fiction
Nam Jim Jaew
In my twenties I took a spontaneous trip to Thailand. I boarded the plane to Guangzhou, China, and after a lengthy layover, hopped on the next flight to Bangkok. After what felt like innumerable hours spent in burdensome lineups and uncomfortable plane seats, I arrived around midnight; tired, sore, and very hungry.
By Michael Butler5 years ago in Feast
Deltora
When I was a young boy, life was troublesome, marred with uncertainty and incomprehension. Life at home was full of conflict, which I would not be able to understand until decades later. School was something of a battleground, with merciless bullies, severe instructors, and a central desire to be a part of the background rather than caught in the crossfire. There wasn’t much I could do to escape from the difficulties of my reality. The only settings available to me were ones of tension and trepidation, with little space for solitude. Even my bedroom was shared with my big brother, who could be hostile.
By Michael Butler5 years ago in Journal
The War on Beauty
When the rivers ran dry, and the soil lost its life, the world rocked like a ship atop storm water. Revolution surged, and those with nothing sought retribution against those who had everything. In the face of reprisal, the plutocrats became like dragons, bringing fire and devastation among those who dared threaten their hoard.
By Michael Butler5 years ago in Fiction
