Subtlehumor Stories

A mature man navigating loneliness, friendship, and the quiet absurdity of ordinary Sundays. Because adulthood turns out to be less dramatic than expected. Or does it?

[Moved this story to Royal Road: temporary_moriarty] Have you ever met your grandparents' friends or relatives? ❤️ Or have you ever been to an old age home? 🌻 Have you noticed how they treat you? ✨ There is a very warm feeling. We may not know them but, there is a sense of belonging. ❤️ No matter how grown-up you are they, treat you like a kid. 🌻 And somewhere, a part of you lets them. ✨ Griflers Town is about that feeling. ~ Nathan has arrived to Griflers Town at behest of his friend. At first he is not very fond of the slow-moving town, but over time, he starts to have that sense of belonging there. This novel is an ode to the communities all over the world, that helps the human race thrive. As Helen Keller famously said - "Alone we can do so little, together we can do much".

A structural geologist is enlisted to save the world.

It's not always advisable to take short cuts. Even though your mom might get mad at you for being late.

Alistair Applewhite III is a retired businessman who spends his days advising his friends, ex-business partners and acquaintances on how to invest their money wisely. He's always interested in funding new projects; the only thing he has no interest in funding is his ex-wife Cassie's lifestyle.