Category Archives: Alexander Hambone

The Riddle of Plastic

Posted on November 22, 2012 by davidwallacefleming

Scene: ——A much older Alexander Hambone is counseling his only son on the family-room couch of his palatial mansion.  Watcha watching there little youngster? Conan the Barbarian! *child swings an imaginary sword* the riddle of steel! You really are taken … Continue reading →

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The iPad and iPhone Interrogate a Dreamer

Posted on June 4, 2012 by davidwallacefleming

Got his arms, iPad? Yeah. Got his legs, iPhone? Lash him to the bed with the USB. It’s in the black bag. Let’s rob this fool. No, iPad. Calm down. We’re inside this man’s dream. Understand? We would just be … Continue reading →

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Sex Radio

Posted on June 2, 2012 by davidwallacefleming

“Dear Alexander Hambone,” the white lab coat-wearing doctor spoke at him squarely and strangely. “Due to the problems and complications of our last experiment, this time you take with you—this! A distress signal. Take it with you on your journey … Continue reading →

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Couch-Surfing Extraterrestrial

Posted on April 21, 2012 by davidwallacefleming

Rough night of partying for Alexander Hambone, no BS. His head rang as he got up and crossed his messy apartment to make an answer to the loud pounding on his front door. The door opened to let in the … Continue reading →

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The Unplugged Lifestyle

Posted on March 1, 2012 by davidwallacefleming

Scene:—Alexander Hambone is at his apartment’s dining table with a telephone company representative. MR. HAMBONE, OUR RECORDS REFLECT that you have been an excellent cellular customer for the past several years and yet, for reasons unknown, you refuse our offers … Continue reading →

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The Last Bookstore

Posted on February 2, 2012 by davidwallacefleming

AFTER SUBSTITUTE TEACHING, Alexander Hambone was hungry. He headed to the last, remaining bookstore to order a sandwich. He desired a sandwich for his stomach, a chair for his feet and WiFi for his… forgotten laptop——Drats! It was okay that … Continue reading →

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Your Kid’s iPod Touch

Posted on December 18, 2011 by davidwallacefleming

THE FIRST SEVENTH GRADE math class begins in three minutes. Alexander Hambone heads to the door to guard against truant kids, introduce himself and try his best to establish rapport.  As the room fills, he moves to the front with … Continue reading →

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Commercial Dreamtime Testing

Posted on December 10, 2011 by davidwallacefleming

ALEXANDER HAMBONE LAY STRAPPED to the steel hospital gurney while a doctor in a white lab coat hovered over him, clenching his clipboard. “Now, Mr. Hambone, it’s imperative you understand that in order to collect the full payment for this … Continue reading →

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The Golden C

Posted on December 5, 2011 by davidwallacefleming

“WHAT A STUNNING RESTAURANT,” said Jenny. “By the way, may I see your Golden C?” “It’s not the right time,” said Alexander. “Just a tiny peek.” “The waiter will be back any minute.”

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Discipline Droid

Posted on November 30, 2011 by davidwallacefleming

AT A LOCAL RESTAURANT in the college district of Texatronic, Alexander Hambone and his companion were forced to wait an unusual length of time for their gyros while a well-to-do family allowed their children to run laps around combined tables … Continue reading →

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Limelight

Posted on November 21, 2011 by davidwallacefleming

IN THE INSTANT OF NIGHT when a bar-hopping bachelor detects a lapse in autumn’s wind, the odds shift against his favor. Alexander Hambone had yet to discover a suitable prey for his intention. Nor an unsuitable one. On the bar’s … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Yell at these Kids Loud Enough

Posted on August 1, 2011 by davidwallacefleming

ALEXANDER HAMBONE WAS AN UNREALISTIC JERKWAD—the precise hue of hopeless honkey in which the world hated. He was working now in fictional Texatronic as a substitute teacher. What kind of substitute?

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