Unserious postmodern paintings.

Reginald had won the Regional Prize for Modesty three years running, though he refused to mention it. He sat in the parlor,…

The fish had three doctorates and a pilot’s license. He spent his days calculating depreciation for a firm that sold staplers. His…

Reginald had been promoted to Senior Coordinator of Interdepartmental Synergy three weeks ago. He did not know what that meant, but the…

The skunk arrived on a Tuesday and never left. It occupied the hallway completely, though its ends dissolved before reaching either wall.…

The antelope had been standing in the hallway for three days. It did not mind. The corridor was moderately infinite, which meant…

Gregory had spent three hours on the eyeliner, but the antennae still twitched with a nervous energy that no amount of foundation…

Gerald had stepped away from the colony years ago. He found the constant squawking and fish-hunting exhausting. Now, he preferred the silence…

Gregory had worked in the Zoning Appeals annex for fourteen years without ever speaking to anyone. He arrived at 8:15, stared at…

The dingo did not move for three days. It sat in the chair and stared at the wall. The owner brought it…

The gnatcatcher arrived at 8:45 AM for a position that did not exist. He was given a tie and a stapler and…

Harold spent three years curating the room to match the bird's plumage. He replaced the curtains twice and discarded a rug that…

Harold did not know why he glowed. He simply woke one Tuesday and found himself luminous, casting a soft blue hue over…