Bradley Kaye
Short Stories Published... and where to find them
The Hobbles / published in Snoozine
Deep space scientist discovers a cuddly animal species with hive-mind consciousness. They are sold on earth as pets, people lose interest, they also eat garbage, city officials employ them as cleaners. Soon, the Hobbles overpopulate earth. There is a "culling" necessary to deal with these problem animals. Although he has grown wealthy from the sale of the Hobbles, the scientist regrets discovering them and sending them back to earth.
Echoes of Innsmouth: Unearthing a Grim Philosophy
in Chthulu Dreams a Lovecraft inspired collection of stories
In "Echoes of Innsmouth," the narrator, Robert Olmstead, journeys to the mysterious town of Innsmouth to uncover the secrets of his ancestry and the town's dark history, and his family's mysterious past.
The story explores themes of isolation, forbidden knowledge, and the blurred line between education and indoctrination, ultimately portraying Innsmouth as a haunted place where history and horror are inseparable.