A compilation of Maxwell Conroe's Mind Twisters 14 to 17, narrated by Phil Rowe.
At some point I smack into the ground – rather forcefully. I briefly lose my sense of orientation and taste dust; I have literally bitten the dust! Then I hear snorting nearby. The snorting just grows more intense. I estimate the beast is only about eight meters away. I hear chewing sounds. May be it is digging up roots? Fuck the hog! There is no way I can fall asleep with this omnivorous monster right next to me.
Narrated by Phil Rowe.
The wind suddenly drops, and I hear the breathing of a person behind me. I can smell a faint apple blossom. “This is Sarah,” says an elderly female voice. The voice does not come from behind me, but from somewhere in front of me. I cannot see anyone but am sure that person is very nearby. What happens next is one of the enigmatic secrets of the night.
Narrated by Phil Rowe.
All of a sudden, someone lights a lantern, a bit further down the path, at may be ninety feet from my position. The lantern swings from left to right and then veers off track, up a gentle slope. What am I to do? Should I follow the person carrying the lantern? Is this real or just an illusion?
Narrated by Phil Rowe.
I intended to walk back home for five miles over a dirt track in pitch darkness. A fit person with a good vision can walk the route in about an hour or two. But not until sunrise would I re-emerge from the mountains. The strange thing is that my mind continues to make up stories about what happened to me that memorable night. Let me share with you, in the following three Mind Twisters, the most plausible recollections of events.
Narrated by Phil Rowe.
Maxwell, struggling with his own issues, argues with Adeline, who suggests he should talk to his mother about his trauma. Finally, Adeline, the key character of this story, asks Maxwell if he will still love her, as their story draws to a close.
Narrated by Revoicer.
Clytemnestra tells her side of the story, accusing Agamemnon of being a selfish monster. She justifies killing him to regain control of her life.
Narrated by Revoicer.
Maxwell is invited by Aphrodite to meet Athena on Mount Olympus. Athena provides new information, and Father Demetrius presents Maxwell with a scroll containing his fate.
Narrated by Revoicer.
Maxwell intervenes when a group of men taunt a young woman named Hecate in Sparta. He stands up for what is right, believing that his words have the power to influence others.
Narrated by Zoey.
Father Demetrius advises Maxwell to use his writing skills to harmonize Athena's virtues and Aphrodite's passions. Maxwell resolves to incorporate both to help Adeline seek redemption.
Narrated by Phil Rowe.
Athena and Aphrodite both seek Maxwell's story to promote their interests in Sparta. Maxwell seeks guidance from Father Demetrius, who advises him to balance the virtues of both goddesses.
Narrated by Phil Rowe.
Maxwell uses an electronic platform to rewrite his story, with Athena and Aphrodite playing larger roles. Athena protects Adeline, while Aphrodite creates a romantic conflict for Maxwell.
Narrated by Phil Rowe.
Athena, daughter of Zeus, reveals how the Trojan War started with a dispute among goddesses over a Golden Apple. Maxwell learns about Athena and Hera's displeasure with the outcome.
Narrated by Zoey.
Adeline questions Maxwell's motives for writing about her family and her tragic past. Maxwell explains his inspiration but begins losing control over his own narrative.
Narrated by Zoey.
Applying the method of ratiocination to corroborate with evidence the claims made by Sherlock Holmes in his court filing against Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, private detective Auguste Dupin ‒ who was trained in his craft and the method of ratiocination by no one less than Edgar Allan Poe ‒ uncovers some salient facts concerning Doyle's treatment of his most famous creation.
A short story by Maxwell Conroe where detective Dupin supports Sherlock Holmes' claims against Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, revealing significant information about Doyle's treatment of his renowned character, narrated by Axel.
Applying the method of ratiocination to corroborate with evidence the claims made by Sherlock Holmes in his court filing against Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, private detective Auguste Dupin ‒ who was trained in his craft and the method of ratiocination by no one less than Edgar Allan Poe ‒ uncovers some salient facts concerning Doyle's treatment of his most famous creation.
A short story by Maxwell Conroe where detective Dupin supports Sherlock Holmes' claims against Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, revealing significant information about Doyle's treatment of his renowned character, narrated by Axel.
Recently, detective Chevalier C. Auguste has been retained in the service of his great friends and successors, Mr. Hercule Poirot and Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Dupin's mission is quite simple: lay bare the basis for their claims, uncover any cover-up attempts by third parties, and document in minute detail his findings, applying rigorously the method of ratiocination. Focusing on Poirot's case, detective Dupin uncovers some unsavory details about Agatha Christie's treatment of her legendary creation.
A short story by Maxwell Conroe where detective Dupin investigates the claims made by Hercule Poirot against Agatha Christie, uncovering unsavory details about her treatment of her famous creation, narrated by Waren.
Recently, detective Chevalier C. Auguste has been retained in the service of his great friends and successors, Mr. Hercule Poirot and Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Dupin's mission is quite simple: lay bare the basis for their claims, uncover any cover-up attempts by third parties, and document in minute detail his findings, applying rigorously the method of ratiocination. Focusing on Poirot's case, detective Dupin uncovers some unsavory details about Agatha Christie's treatment of her legendary creation.
A short story by Maxwell Conroe where detective Dupin investigates the claims made by Hercule Poirot against Agatha Christie, uncovering unsavory details about her treatment of her famous creation, narrated by Waren.
Fallen out with their original creators, Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot have teamed up to seek retribution for their sufferings. The charges filed against Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and their literary estates include coercion into addiction to substance abuse, psychological torture and sustained cruelty, resulting in a range of ailments including suicidal thoughts due to post traumatic stress disorder. The charges are corroborated by the detectives’ respective long-time aides-de-camp, Watson and Hastings.
A short story by Maxwell Conroe where Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot team up to seek revenge against their creators, accusing them of mistreatment and cruelty, narrated by Alex.
A short story by Maxwell Conroe emphasizing the importance of writing for the love of words rather than focusing on societal issues.
Some stories succeed to captivate our attention simply by their timeliness. Writing such stories may be fun, but more so is writing purely out of love for words – without confinement to any specific contemporary societal issue. That mindset should awake the poet in any aspiring writer.