Mark AustinChapter One: The MountainOn May 22— at least that was the date that Holzmann had recorded in his notes — Anders Hedback had risen early, fought his way downtown…Feb 1Feb 1
Mark AustinThree deathsIt is said that a person dies two deaths. The first is when the physical form gives way. The second is when that person’s name is spoken…Apr 30, 2023Apr 30, 2023
Mark AustinThe wineIt was the darkest, deepest of great red wines and the most generous of pours. I was overcome by its loveliness. I leaned back in my chair…Jul 31, 2021Jul 31, 2021
Mark AustinThe matter lotteryThere he goes, winner of the matter lottery. Luckier than the uncountable particles in the stars. Luckier than the inexhaustible nothings…Feb 7, 2021Feb 7, 2021
Mark AustinLovers“In other words,” she said, “This is impossible. My life is etched in deep grooves that cannot be circumnavigated. I am, despite all…Dec 5, 2020Dec 5, 2020
Mark AustinWe know youWe know you now. You have been identified with particularity. We anticipate your rehearsed emotions, your shows of rationality, your…Nov 26, 2020Nov 26, 2020
Mark AustinSlitI could see nothing through the slit except for the barest suggestion of light and movement. The only sound, unless I imagined it, was an…Nov 25, 2020Nov 25, 2020
Mark AustinCertaintyAfter the deliberations had reached a point of incivility, we agreed to take certainty inhibitors before the start of the next meeting. We…Oct 10, 2020Oct 10, 2020
Mark AustinPreparationShe gathered only the longer and straighter sticks from the floor of the forest. She aggregated these branches into bundles and tied them…Oct 4, 2020Oct 4, 2020