A Merk Story.

     The Merk.  The untamed savage of modern invention.  With twin-dual opposable thumbs, does he cling desperately to his only salvation; his Wrench. This Wrench, being his sole creative mechanism is the only means of defense against a seething sea of generic masses and the insatiable need they possess to feed upon all things. 

     But alas, the Merk's champion becomes his folly, and ultimately it is an ever-losing battle.  For it is this very noble and perfect Wrench, and all the possibilities in its possession with which the mob's desire turns its attention.

     Furthermore, and because the Merk is perpetually baffled and forever distracted by the daily misgivings of the world at large, it is not uncommon for him to be caught unawares and find himself trapped by the persuasions of unsavory sorts, whom often take it upon themselves to travel along with him in his journeyings.  Naturally and in predictable fashion, these sidekick-tag-a-longs, these incessant "Itches" use the moment of the Merk's demise as an opportunity for endless shenanigans.  Their witty-banter, tomfoolery, ballyhoo, and general poppy-cock bring further disdain and turmoil to the Merk's already declining and dismal situation.  

     His panic reaches its apex.  He considers the possibility of defeat.  What if he were to succumb, and find this myriad of mice only wished to flirt, and prance, and play.  But so many?  Would he risk losing himself to this vast sea?

     The Merk resigns to continue his struggle, seeing where the moment may take him, and with a seed of hope that another day might find him blessedly alone, with only his Wrench in hand, and all the possibilities it holds awaiting his whimsy. 

    Merk characters & concepts created by Kristian Kluver.

    Merk Version 2.0 Illustration & companion story by Oscar Woodruff.