Writing Haven
There were tales of this old guy who always seemed to have food, meds, equipment, batteries, and who was friendly with young women. Word had it to watch out for that old guy. No one said exactly why. What’s the worse that could happen if some old man wanted to exchange scav for something only…
The Noppera-bō, also known as the faceless ghost, is a prominent figure in Japanese folklore. It is a yōkai that resembles an ordinary human but has no face. This creature is known for its ability to scare people by revealing its true form, which is a blank, featureless visage. The Noppera-bō is often encountered at…
He noticed her the day she moved into the apartment building. She moved right next door. He was single and it seemed like so was she. He was excited that a pretty woman moved in right next door. How lucky was that? All he would have to do is strike up a conversation with her…
I received the following from a girlfriend, who is a native San Franciscan going back to the Gold Rush of 1849. Update: She DM’d me saying, “That side of my family goes back to the original Portola expedition that missed the landmark for Half Moon Bay and accidentally landed in Pacifica. They then hiked over…
Repost from 10-11-2025 Tosh is out for D&D at Ray’s house, so I decided I would practice my dictation while he’s gone. I find it inhibiting when there’s someone in the apartment and I’m dictating anything. I want to talk about some of the tools that I use for writing. At the moment I’m using…