Catch, Carve, Release: A Silly Short Story

By Jamie Hardeman

Elvis is a socially awkward Gray alien who struggles to earn the respect of his peers. On what should have been a routine "catch carve release" mission, he manages to bungle things up tremendously. Will Elvis escape, or will NASA nab him and make mincemeat of him? Read and find out.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jamie Hardeman
• Release date: Jan 13, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215044186

Jamie Hardeman

Jamie Hardeman is a writer, a reader, a cat lady, and a nerd. When it comes to what she likes to read and write, she loves action, absurdity, suspense, witty turns of phrase, and deep truths simply expressed. Aliens, mad scientists, vampires, and vigilantes populate the pages of her work. In addition to writing, Jamie is a freelance editor. Pretty much nothing makes her happier than helping her clients unlock their story's full potential. She is pursuing an MFA in creative writing at Southern New Hampshire University.

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Catch, Carve, Release: A Silly Short Story

Jamie Hardeman

Published by Jamie Hardeman, 2023.

This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

CATCH, CARVE, RELEASE: A SILLY SHORT STORY

First edition. January 13, 2023.

Copyright © 2023 Jamie Hardeman.

ISBN: 979-8215044186

Written by Jamie Hardeman.

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Catch, Carve, Release

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Catch, Carve, Release

Iblame the cat.

No, I’m kidding. It was my own fault. I blame myself.

But that cat. That fat, smug cat. It never would have happened if not for that cat.

Oh well. I’m settling back into unemployment quite comfortably. When you have enough money (which I do) you have the leisure to be unemployed if you wish. Unless, of course, you have a disappointed, demanding father breathing down your neck. (Which I do.)

My father desires me to make something of myself. To please him, I’ll soon begin searching for employment.