Jesse BryantinThe Mad RiverVisionsThey led me blindfolded through the fetid alleyways of London. Strong hands pushed me this way and that until all direction was lost.Aug 18, 2023Aug 18, 2023
Jesse BryantinThe Mad RiverTiberius has the KnackThe children demanded a Halloween story today. They were so eager and excited, and they absolutely wouldn’t take no for an answer.Oct 30, 20193Oct 30, 20193
Jesse BryantinThe Mad RiverA Little Learning (a very short and not entirely dark story)Seated with his wife under the pergola on the terrace of Villa Francesca, high above Capri’s Marina Grande, Sir Rufus tossed aside his…Oct 26, 20193Oct 26, 20193
Jesse BryantinMidnight Mosaic FictionWeed WhackingBest to leave the old weeds alone.Oct 25, 2019Oct 25, 2019
Jesse BryantinThe Mad RiverThe Unread BookHush, old woman, hush. The child is coming fast as she can. You worry at her like an old dog, and give her no peace at all.Oct 20, 20193Oct 20, 20193
Jesse BryantinMidnight Mosaic FictionBoo SaysLast night, Madeleine awoke in a subway station, and the previous night next to a desert road. But tonight she awakes in a forest by a…Oct 19, 20194Oct 19, 20194
Jesse BryantinMidnight Mosaic FictionTruth for the TellingLondon mourned while the cathedral bells intoned, “Victoria is dead! The Queen-Empress lies in state!” Yet Angus Drummond wrote on…Aug 28, 2019Aug 28, 2019
Jesse BryantinThe Mad RiverGathering ApplesHis Lordship harvested the apples this year, like last year, and the year before.Aug 24, 2019Aug 24, 2019
Jesse BryantinMidnight Mosaic FictionThe Haunting“Haunting really is a bore,” thought Pinkie Harrison from the comfort of his hotel room armchair. “I suppose I’d better do it, though…Aug 19, 20191Aug 19, 20191