Brave Like David
“I want to be brave like David someday.”
Now is not the time to tell her about the hellish techno-horror we are about to plunge into and how she’ll have to battle against the AI murder drones and help save the world from an evil AI overlord.
Tonight, I just hope the scary Amalekites doesn’t give her or her little sister nightmares.
“You will be brave, Lennon.”
I kiss her on the forehead and turn out the lights.
You will have to be.
The Ballad of Kevin DuPont
“Here are the three Pillars Of Pussy, my bro…. Gains, Gold, and Guns.” Master Dan’s words play on repeat in Kevin’s head all week. He slowly opens the nightstand drawer. Kevin lifts the gun out of the drawer. It is heavy, black, and cold in his hands. He slowly closes the drawer. Kevin returns to his bedroom, closes, and locks the door. “No one can fuck with me now.” Kevin whispers to himself. He lays the gun down next to his computer. Ready to provide and protect.