Artful

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Voices by: Gail Nobles
Art by: Gail Nobles

Bombylias did not become the bee-fly until after he was beaten by Aneeyah and her gang members. After being beaten, he had migraine headaches, weak eyesight, nausea, and dizziness. But when Bombylias became the bee-fly, his health improved. His eyesight was like the strength of four eyes. The insect man then had strong muscles and bones, and he had no more headaches or dizziness.

Aneeyah was a beautiful young woman whom Bombylias had a crush on before she had beaten him for attacking her grandmother. Whenever he saw Aneeyah out in public, his eyes were full of resentment toward her. He knew Aneeyah was strong and had a lot of energy. When he became the bee-fly, he knew that there was something about Aneeyah that was like himself. She had superpowers too.

Aneeyah had been mildly struck by lightning listening to music through her headsets. She was already intelligent, talented, and had spiritual gifts. Somehow the lightning increased it all after immediate treatment. Bombylias knew Aneeyah had another pair of eyes. She could see inside his private world. Aneeyah knew things about him as well. He could never look directly into her eyes. But every evening Bombylias would stand, stare, and look up for Aneeyah up on her roof deck. She was never there. Little did Bombylias know that Aneeyah was spending time in prison.

Bombylias wore earphones while talking to his crew members on his phone. Suddenly he heard static noises and he heard Aneeyah speaking.

Aneeyah: I see you Bombylias. Stay away from my home.

Aneeyah’s voice caused Bombylias to drop his phone. He knew that she did not make a phone call to speak to him.

Bombylias: Where are you?

Aneeyah: I'm not at home at the moment, but I’ll be there shortly.

Bombylias: Who cares? I wasn't looking for you anyway!

Aneeyah: Well, I assume you have the wrong address every single day just standing there.

Bombylias: Mind your own business! I never want to see you again!

Bombylias picked up his phone and walked away while Aneeyah was lying on her bed starring at the ceiling with her shades on thinking..

Aneeyah: But you shall see me Bombylias. You shall see me again.


You're listening to Artful. A podcast of short stories. Today's episode: Bombylias and the Static Voice. Story by: Gail Nobles ©️ 2023.