fictions

"I've created a most sinister substance." He grinned and held up the phial of green liquid between them. "It will bring about the end of humanity."

Wide-eyed, she indulged him. "Whatever do you call it?"

"Deathium." He pushed it to within an inch of her face.

Unphased, she replied, "Ooh! Sounds serious!" 

"You can't imagi--"

Quick as a mantis, she snatched the phial from his grasp.

vextras - collateral effects of a hastily cast spell

decidium - the ruling council of leaf-breaing trees (as opposed to the coniferum)

pundemic - widespread use & abuse of word play

wokesuit - garments that say you're hip

quizert - trivia during pie & coffee

dimbot - low-function droid; menial

wailman - one who mourns for society

grittium - dense abrasive mineral used for drilling

facty - unsubstantiated claims with a lot of chutzpah

famnesty - forgiveness by your family

lavabot - an artificial restroom attendant; term later

              highjacked by vulcanologists