Astrological Warning Signs

In the future, the authorities will be well advised to monitor how seriously extraterrestrial colonists are about coming up with new astrological systems. Once they don't need Aquarius anymore, the rebellion starts.

Historical Precedent

Now that Bioware is shutting down, will Obsidian do the same thing but with more bugs? Industry analysts say almost certainly.

Halloween Trends

So what new stuff is everybody getting from the same outlets this year? I'm seeing a bunch of decorations that incorporate candy corn, which is passing odd.

Tales From the Meeting

Our story tonight takes place in a certain conference room. It could be anywhere. It could even be . . . in your town.

"There's no use trying to minimize it. From the numbers I'm looking at, it seems like our latest municipal advertising campaign is simply unlikely to justify the expenditure given our targets."
"I don't believe it. Everyone likes parks."
"Unfortunately, it turns out that's true. They like them so much they already have them. Our next campaign needs a new, fresh, exciting focus. Anyone?"
"Our natural beauty?"
"We don't have any."
"Our skate parks?"
"The popular ones are illegal."
"Maybe we should just, you know, tell everyone about the vampires and werewolves. And so on."
"And so on, right, but Dan, we've been trying so hard to keep that a secret. You know that. Why would you want to scare them away?"
"Yeah, but, see, it's fall. Specifically, October."
"And?"
"And the judge of the big contest for the best-carved large orange-colored gourd is the king of vampires, which means if advertise that, and I think we should, people will ask who this guy is and why he's such a big wheel."
"I hate to say it, but you might be right."

There you have it. Another clutch of fools and their worthless initiative saved . . . by SERENDIPITY. "But surely not every decision is made this way," you protest. If only you knew. If only you knew! Muhahahaha!
Finis

Modern Fantasy

Look at this grandpa with his kilns. We call those flamechambers now. And archers? You must mean the arrowguard. Get with it!

Scary Games Recommendations

Overblood. I've never played any other scary games, but I do know one thing: I am the real me.

Addendum

You could also have two villages attack each other in a jousting-like arrangement, but that might be too exciting. You might become famous, and then how will you get your shopping done?

Starting Your Story Off Right

You're tired of having the main character's village be attacked and you know having the main character attack a village is old hat by now. How sad. But have you thought about having a prologue in which a village is attacked and then have the rest of the story never touch on that in any way? The critics will praise you. The readers, well.

Addendum

It can make the place smell a certain way too, but I figure all magic does that, or else how could you tell?

Pumpkin Magic

What would it do? Scare people and keep you regular, two priceless functions for daily life.