Here’s another peek at some old digitized writing. Another alternative realm. Two kingdoms broke apart decades ago. For some, the separation meant loss of power and money. State-sponsored terrorism rocks residential sectors and commercial districts. These are, of course, denied. Even the highest ranking diplomats are unaware of the most dangerous plots. Office of StrategicContinueContinue reading “Kharum”
Author Archives: Nick Bucci
The Execution of William Laird at Fort Preble
Library of Congress Fort Preble I have the honor to report the arrival this P.M. of private William H. Laird of Company G, 17th Regt Me. Vol., now under sentence of death and to be executed on the 15th inst. As the Maj. Genl. Commanding desires the proceedings to be as private as possible, IContinueContinue reading “The Execution of William Laird at Fort Preble”
The Adventure of Not Knowing
I wanted to write a book in 30 days. In front of me: a map of Ledger’s Reach and the names of three characters. A beginning floated in my mind. I picked up a pen and began writing. Briefly, I wondered how much garbage I would have at the end of the project. Every sentenceContinueContinue reading “The Adventure of Not Knowing”
Beauty in Noise
The rush of static is an assault on my ears, tearing through my eardrums like a tornado. It pounds rocks, knawing at the rugged edges. The waterfall crashes with the intensity of a tractor-trailer slamming into a Prius. Imagine the plight of the bedrock, enduring millennia of non-stop abuse. The noise, this warble, adds toContinueContinue reading “Beauty in Noise”
Time with Python: Automations in Personal Use
The 4th Go-Around print(“ As any good teacher who finds lifelong learning fulfilling, I seek the next skill to satiate my dopamine craving. Adapting and uncovering newfound tools is like discovering the Temple of Doom. Adventure, danger, and uncovering something from deep within. Even though “for x in list” held up the first three attempts,ContinueContinue reading “Time with Python: Automations in Personal Use”
Digitized Writing
Before Google Drive came around, I always wrote stories by hand. I have a large three ring binder filled with stories ranging from complete to just one paragraph. A few years ago, I decided to digitize many of those untouched pieces. Digitizing, in this case, is simply taking content from a place most certain toContinueContinue reading “Digitized Writing”
Nature and Boosting Sleep Quality
I’ve had trouble sleeping lately. A mixture of being too groggy to wake up and uncomfortable dreams. In preparation for the next school year, I created a routine this past week. Sleep by 11. Awake by 7. It hardly worked, the waking up part. I got my 8 hours, and generally more, but it meantContinueContinue reading “Nature and Boosting Sleep Quality”
Abandoned Books
Slow. Confusing. Tedious. Uninspiring. Sometimes a book just doesn’t work. There are few books that I’ve started but couldn’t finish. I thought I would share that list and keep it updated. The abandoned books list may be just as valuable as my regular Book List. These are not bad books. They just didn’t encourage meContinueContinue reading “Abandoned Books”
Shared Places: The Waterfall
July 2026 Water crashes over worn rocks before cascading into the “swimming hole.” Above, stars stand out like a freshly shaved face. Darkness swallows Charlie and me as we sit on a couple of dry rocks. Something gnaws at me, a thought that won’t go away. I pass the hand-rolled cigarette back to him. “EverContinueContinue reading “Shared Places: The Waterfall”
Reenacting: Chesterfield, NH – July 2026
Somewhere in the woods of Chesterfield, NH — 10 am The sound of axes biting trees and men pulling heavy limbs fills the air. I finish chopping a downed tree, which will provide excellent cover when the fighting begins. The men cheer me on as the wood snaps. Three of us drop the tree ontoContinueContinue reading “Reenacting: Chesterfield, NH – July 2026”