Max Archer

Max Archer is a new kind of detective: Ex-Pro Wrestler, Ex-Custodian, Ex-Husband, and Ex-Toenail Fungus Sufferer. Nothing phases him except a good-looking gal named Sparkles and her dog Cuddles, the diamond-studded dog collar the mutt wears, and his boss, Derringer, and the chief of police Mick, and well, let’s say he is befuddled. Besides, he has an AI attached to him who wants to be his soulmate. Yeah, he falls in love and does whatever he can to find the mutt, the collar, and get Sparkles in the sack. Meanwhile, others search for the collar and find more blood than gleam. Who will find the collar first, and when they do, will they be surprised? Stay tuned because this story has more twists and turns than a Batman episode.

America

In the land of stars and stripes so bold,

Where stories of freedom and courage are told,

A tapestry woven with threads of dreams,

A place where nothing is quite as it seems.

From bustling cities to quiet towns,

A mosaic of faces, of smiles and frowns,

A nation of voices, diverse and strong,

Each one contributing to a vast, vibrant song.

Mountains that touch the azure sky,

Rivers that whisper as they flow by,

Prairies that stretch in an endless embrace,

Deserts that hold a timeless grace.

Innovations that push the bounds of the known,

In a land where seeds of progress are sown,

Yet shadows exist amidst the light,

Struggles persist in the dawn and the night.

A country of plenty, with hope and strife,

Balancing the scales of modern life,

Where justice and liberty are sought every day,

In the myriad paths that the people lay.

From the halls of power to the hearts of the meek,

The American spirit is bold and unique,

Dreaming of futures, near and far,

Guided by the light of the North Star.

So here’s to America, complex and grand,

A realm of beauty, a challenging land,

Forever evolving, with each passing day,

In the ever-bright glow of the American way.