2nd April, 2010 - No Comments
He stood watching her from the edge of the light. She danced with pure energy around the bonfire. The drumbeats filled the night and the singing echoed on the wind. He loved to watch the harvest festival, when they celebrated the death of all that they had spent the year caring for, in the hope » Read More
27th March, 2010 - No Comments
Today I got organized. I set up the next two months of Flash Fridays, sorry I’ve been lax about that the last couple weeks. I noticed that a lot of the upcoming flash are tagged with “dead” or “death,” so just a warning, there are not many happy stories coming. I also prepared and submitted » Read More
12th March, 2010 - No Comments
The boat rocked and heaved in the restless sea. The clouds above erupted with rain, lightning and thunder. The captain peered through the storm, hoping to see the rocks before they ran aground. Below deck, the men held tight to their bunks and prayed to any god they could think of, including a few they dared not name. Read More
5th March, 2010 - No Comments
The moon rose, casting a silver sheen over the garden. The rain had stopped, but tiny drops still clung to the roses. The pairing stones lining the path glistened and even the dirt smelled fresh. Princess Elizabeth walked the garden with her head back and her arms spread wide. She breathed the fragrance of the plants and gazed up at the moon. Read More
26th February, 2010 - No Comments
The lights danced upon the ceiling, filling them with wonder. Sam giggled and clapped and Daniel tried to follow a single spark with his finger. Jacob flicked his wand, concentrating, and mumbled under his breath. He had to keep the spells both going at the same time or he would get caught. His brothers liked the lights, though. It kept them from screaming. Read More
19th February, 2010 - No Comments
He paused outside the firelight, letting his eyes adjust. They were falling asleep now, sprawling on the ground in a stupor. Four men, all armed with swords and crossbows, useless now. The last one fell to snoring and Jakob struck. Read More
12th February, 2010 - No Comments
She held the dagger out before her like a cross to ward off danger. The night was dark and full of noise. Insects filled the air with song and critters rustled in the brush. She imagined glowing eyes everywhere and had to remind herself to keep breathing. Her little brother was out here somewhere and she had to find him. Read More
5th February, 2010 - No Comments
Thom stood against the wall of the Singing Bear. His charges, three boys and two girls, all about seven years old, wandered through the crowd. He could see their paths, ripples of disturbed adults. They had been training for three months and this was their final exam. Read More
29th January, 2010 - No Comments
“I see you there, fluttering in and out.” He waved an aged hand. “Come on, into the light with ye. No point staying out in the cold.” A small speck of light floated out of the darkness and landed on his knee. It sparkled cheerily and he laughed, picking it up and gently lifting it to his face. “Pretty little fairy, come to brighten an old man’s night?” Read More
22nd January, 2010 - No Comments
The fairies guarded the doorway. Everyone knew that. The doorway to the Other Realm was in the center of the clearing two miles from town, just before the waterfall. Every child old enough to walk knew where it was. But no one ever went there. Babes were taught from the cradle that the fey would steal their soul if they drew too close. Read More