Mary in the Moonlight – Part One
Short Story Thomas had always been a sickly child. His parents hovered over him, fussing about, calling in new surgeons to inspect him. They all marveled over the fact that he still lived. When...
Category: First Chapters
The First Chapters section of Image Curve currently houses the first chapters of all our serial fiction – the beginnings of wonderful literary adventures.
Jopp’s Folly – Part One
Sci Fi Stories “Hit the skids, ya drunk!” Jopp jumped back just in time to avoid the flailing body being hurled into the street. The body landed with a splash in a muddy puddle....
The Red Butterfly, Part One – El Americano
Short Story I stood on the bank of the Manzanares, smoked a cigarette, and pissed into the river. The Manzanares was like a stream of urine on a hot summer sidewalk. I had made...
Forest Creatures: Nushka – Part One
Short Story The creature’s name was Nushka although she didn’t know it yet. She was a child of the forest and her name was whatever tune the wind decided to whistle. Her name was...
Cosmic Caper – Part One
Science Fiction “Dammit, you got me again…” Jorwei scowled as the holographic Blokka table began the endgame animation sequence, culminating in the explosion of his virtual game piece. The rest of the display dissolved,...
Sand – Part One
Short Story I blink. I’m back in front of the kitchen sink, shredding old photographs down the garbage disposal. I’ve got two cigarettes, one between the remaining three fingers on my left hand...
Recordings of Gianna’s Family: Part One – Gianna
Short Story October 14, 2014. 5:01 PM. Gianna’s room. …Alright. So. We’re doing this. The last time I took advise from my sister, I was bald for a month. [sighs] Shit. Alright. I wasn’t...
Cupcakes and Fingernails – Part One
Short Story About the time Jennifer was old enough to leave elementary school, her mother bought a dog; a golden Pomeranian she had named Cosette, or something as equally asinine for an animal....
