An original, short story - first published by 'CommuterLit'.  In the beginning there was checkers... and so there was forevermore. Gods are sore losers who know how to bear a grudge... and now they're ready to play again.  The stakes for the universe have never been higher. Want the text version? Visit: https://commuterlit.com/2022/12/thursday-playing-gods/

PART TWO - An abridged version of 'A Christmas Carol', written by Charles Dickens for his stage performances.

PART ONE -  An abridged version of 'A Christmas Carol', written by Charles Dickens for his stage performances.