Author Elise Riley

It started yesterday. The mirror started getting lazy. The reflection started moving half a second too late. Today, the reflection smiled first. Tess frowned. So did her reflection. But the reflection seemed angrier. Tess leaned in to the mirror, studying… Continue Reading →

He told me I wasn’t like the others. It sounded like a compliment. Until I saw the others. I’d known Cade for years. I thought nothing of it when he asked for a sample of my blood. He had always… Continue Reading →

A shadow fell across the table.  “You’re not supposed to be here.” The waitress said. “This booth is reserved… for someone who doesn’t exist yet.”  “I don’t suppose they made the reservation, then.” Claire said. The waitress gave her a… Continue Reading →

I put the sign up. It reads: “Danger: Do Not Speak to the Mailbox”. Naturally, someone does. I watched the old man read the sign and smile. He leaned against the fence, and began to chat with the mailbox. I… Continue Reading →

“I don’t think the laws of physics apply here,” she whispered, watching the staircase ripple like water. “What’s physics?” Benny wagged his tail. If physics meant treats, that was definitely worth climbing the weird staircase. “It’s… like the rules for… Continue Reading →

“Temporal anomaly detected. Please remain calm while the present is reconfigured.” “That is not what it says.” Rake was sure she was lying. To get back at him for something he’d done earlier.  “I’m reading the display.” Kara said. She… Continue Reading →