Riiven Sparks

When the front door is stuck, try the side window.(13)

Short stories of accidents, side-effects, and lateral leaps. Not answers. Angles. For the moments your problem refuses to budge.

Slinky

Slinky
Cardiac Pacemaker

Cardiac Pacemaker
New Coke

New Coke
Duct Tape

Duct Tape
Lotus Paint

Lotus Paint
Super Glue

Super Glue
Viagra

Viagra
Teflon

Teflon
Saccharin

Saccharin
Post-it Notes

Post-it Notes
Velcro

Velcro
Bubble Wrap

Bubble Wrap
Penicillin

Penicillin

A new Spark a couple of times a week. None of them solve your problem. Some of them might tilt it.

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