Stories, Novels, and Other Such Stuff From Big V

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty Eight

The Road West Dmitriy stood at the edge of the Recife port at sunrise, the faint scent of salt and fish in the air. Boats rocked gently in the harbor, their silhouettes casting long shadows over the water. Marco adjusted the straps on Dmitriy’s pack, his weathered hands firm but gentle. “North is... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 17, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty Seven

At a corner stall, a woman dressed in bright yellow offered him a fried pastry. “Acarajé,” she said with a warm smile. He asked her how to find the address where he could find Nina. She looked at the paper he handed her and pointed to a bar two blocks from her stall. Ten minutes later, they sat... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty Six

Arrival in Salvador The truck dropped Dmitriy off at the edge of Salvador as the sun dipped below the horizon. The city glowed with life, from the lights of Pelourinho’s colonial buildings to the distant sounds of drums and laughter. Dmitriy found a modest boarding house run by an older woman who... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, February 7, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty Five

Hitchhiking the Rest of the Way The bus broke down outside a small town halfway to Salvador. The driver announced it would take hours to repair, and Dmitriy decided not to wait. After a brief conversation with Nina, she decided to stay on the bus and meet him in Salvador. He slung his satchel over... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 6, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty Four

Onward Nina and Dmitriy shuffled through the crowded Rodoviária, clutching a worn leather satchel. The station buzzed with activity—families chattering, vendors hawking pão de queijo, and drivers shouting destinations over the din. He kept his head low, his freshly forged identity papers tucked... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 3, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty Three

A Personal Reflection This story resonates deeply with me because it mirrors a promise I made early in life. While my mother and her siblings were beaten as children, I vowed to my wife during our honeymoon that I would never touch our children in anger. We had two children, and I can proudly tell... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 2, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty Two

Roger Reflects Back on the farm, Roger walked from his house to Dan’s place and sat down heavily on the porch steps. His hands clenched into fists as he stared at the fading sunset, mumbling under his breath. Dan leaned against the railing, his weathered face thoughtful as he watched the boy wrestle... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 30, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty One

The Journey from Foz do Iguaçu to Brasília The small town of Foz do Iguaçu faded behind Dmitriy and Nina as they boarded the rickety bus bound for their next stop. The driver gave them a cautious glance as Dmitriy handed over the fare, his foreign accent drawing unwanted attention. The bus, battered... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Thirty

The Jungle Crossing The truck trip was a rough affair. The roads were never in good condition, and for most of the trip, they were a glorified footpath. Dmitriy and Nina were bounced around for most of the trip, which prevented them from sleeping. Three days into the trip, they stopped at the... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

That Russian Guy Down The Road - Part Twenty Nine

Making Deals After thanking the old woman, he excused himself and said he needed to sleep. Sitting on the edge of the bed, a huge sigh escaped him as he began to think of what to do and when. The bag holding his money was the heaviest, but the rest of his belongings were light. He looked at his bag... Sign in to see full entry.

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