Matthew J. Fromm

Joined May 2022

327 stories

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Full-time nerd, history enthusiast, and proprietor of arcane knowledge.

Here there be dragons, knights, castles, and quests (plus the occasional dose of absurdity).

I can be reached at [email protected]

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The Final Expedition - Episode 1. Top Story - June 2023.
His card read “Arthur Bletchley, Curator,” with the British Museum’s seal emblazoned in the corner. “Respectfully sir, after all this time, I don’t need your card anymore.” Jacob Malden said as he casually flicked the card into the fireplace.
By Matthew J. Fromm3 years ago in Fiction
The Twilight of Ares - Episode 1
"Ten seconds. Hanger cleared." He held his breath as plagued memories threatened to overwhelm him. "Nine."
By Matthew J. Fromm3 years ago in Fiction
Shift Work
Ding! Another day. Instant coffee into a cheap cup. Stir in some Splenda. Fill it up. Terri is particular. Same way, every day.
By Matthew J. Fromm3 years ago in Poets
Hill House
Emma obsessed over the ancient, eerie mansion. The bones were great, and given this market, the price would be daylight robbery, assuming her plan came together.
By Matthew J. Fromm3 years ago in Fiction
Another Rejection
The letter fell to the floor. Even if the letters weren’t precisely in big red font, “Rejected” was easy enough to understand.
By Matthew J. Fromm3 years ago in Fiction
Dai ichi no tachi
History changes course. Calmly, Oda groomed himself as honor dictated. Before sunset, another conquest would be complete.
By Matthew J. Fromm3 years ago in Fiction
Hallowed Lands
Pierre warned about those lands of Columbus before my voyage departed, before the priests confined him. He shuddered, “The forests will madden you, certain as sin."
By Matthew J. Fromm3 years ago in Fiction
Swindled Snapshots
Shameful selfies sent. Sender shakes slandered skull, scandal settles swift.
By Matthew J. Fromm3 years ago in Poets
Climb the Chair to Bed
Sun sets on gold fields Warm bed, love surrounds. Good life. Darkness welcomed now
By Matthew J. Fromm3 years ago in Poets
Please Reset your Password
Please reset your password “You fucking kidding me?” Miles swore under his breath and punched in his old password with a one tagged to the end.
By Matthew J. Fromm3 years ago in Fiction
The Forsaking of Gaia
And at the end of time, her beauty was released upon us mere mortals. Her hair was knowledge omniscient, and her eyes passion transcendent,
By Matthew J. Fromm3 years ago in Poets
Devil on my Shoulder
The terror comes every night And I’ve given up my fight It’s impossible to know How long until I go I thought I could make it right
By Matthew J. Fromm3 years ago in Poets