Author Archives: The Hook

About The Hook

Husband. Father. Bellman. Author of The Bellman Chronicles. Reader of comic books and observer and chronicler of the human condition. And to my wife's eternal dismay, a mere mortal and non-vampire. I'm often told I look like your uncle, cousin, etc. If I wore a hat, I'd hang it on a hat rack in my home in Niagara Falls, Canada. You can call me The Hook, everyone else does.

Sidestepping Across The Multiverse: Part Seven.

Posted on 2022/12/16 by The Hook

On 30 May 542 at the bloodiest height of the Battle of Camlann, King Arthur (you may have heard of him, he was kind of a big deal in the 6th century) charged at his traitorous nephew, (or maybe he … Continue reading →

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Sidestepping Across The Multiverse: Part Six

Posted on 2022/12/03 by The Hook

“The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life, acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can do that, and live that way, you are really a wise man.”- Euripides Both Tommy Preston … Continue reading →

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Sidestepping Across The Multiverse: Part Five

Posted on 2022/11/27 by The Hook

Before we begin, here’s a hyper-sonic science primer on “g-forces”: Poindexters will tell you that a g-force is a measure of acceleration. 1G is the acceleration we feel every waking moment as the force of gravity keeps our feet firmly planted on … Continue reading →

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Sidestepping Across The Multiverse: Part Four.

Posted on 2022/11/19 by The Hook

Tommy Preston’s mind was roaring as his brain desperately attempted to process the input his bloodshot eyes were delivering. The tendons in his neck were strained to their limits as he pushed against the telekinetic hold William Nemesis continued to … Continue reading →

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Sidestepping Across The Multiverse: Part Three.

Posted on 2022/11/16 by The Hook

Tommy Preston, the once superpowered champion of justice known as Golden Lad, refused to leave the few remaining spoonfuls of his beloved noontime chili, opting instead to dissuade a surprisingly persistent pest vocally when it became painfully obvious force hadn’t … Continue reading →

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Sidestepping Across The Multiverse: Part Two.

Posted on 2022/11/05 by The Hook

“We’re not going to have a problem are we, pal?” the boisterous voice was husky, weary and subzero, with only the slightest trace of a youthful, hopeful tone detectable. “Because I assume you know who you’re dealing with?” The young … Continue reading →

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Into The Dark: Sidestepping Across The Multiverse, Part One.

Posted on 2022/10/26 by The Hook

A man walks down the street. It’s a street in a strange world; maybe it’s the Third World, maybe it’s his first time around. Actually, scratch that, it’s neither. I mean, yes, it’s a strange world, but it’s not the … Continue reading →

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It’s Been A Minute, Hasn’t It?

Posted on 2022/05/02 by The Hook

Sorry about the title, I’ve just always wanted to use that phrase, whether it be in real life, or on the screen, so I decided to go for it. Incidentally, I’ve always wanted to use a lot of commas in … Continue reading →

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This Is What I’m Saying, Paul Reiser.

Posted on 2022/03/11 by The Hook

I’m not sure if you’ve ever done this, but if you look up a certain creation of yours on Wikipedia, Paul, this is what you’ll find: Mad About You is an American television sitcom starring Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt as a … Continue reading →

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Dear Ronnie…

Posted on 2022/02/05 by The Hook

Hey, brother, I know it’s been awhile since we talked, but I’m sure you understand. I’ve been feeling frustrated/overwhelmed/lost lately and so I’ve decided to do what I would have done in the past: I’m venting to the best listener … Continue reading →

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