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
15th January, 2010 - No Comments
A noise pierced her thoughts, claws scrapping on rocks. Big claws. She pressed herself against the cave wall, peering uselessly into the black. A gust of warm air rushed down the passage, filling her nostrils with the scent of smoke and rotted flesh. She trembled, sinking to the floor in a little ball, wishing she could turn herself invisible. Read More
12th January, 2010 - No Comments
Last update was December 9th for those not following me on Twitter or Livejournal. Dancing with Death was rejected by the Four Horsemen Anthology. Long Drink and No Cheating were rejected by Flash Me Magazine. The Demon Within was submitted to Realms of Fantasy. Dragon Girl, Little Thief and Unforgettable were rejected by The Pedestal » Read More
8th January, 2010 - No Comments
Three feet to go, one more step, when it finally appeared. The pass troll leapt up, landing between Keiren and the bridge. He stumbled back, clenching his sword with shaking hands. The troll just laughed, and the horrible noise echoed down the ravine. Read More
2nd January, 2010 - No Comments
I made 37 submissions in 2009. 29 of them in the final three months of the year, after returning, inspired and renewed from DragonCon in Atlanta. Of the 37 submission, 29 have been rejected. I wrote a lot of new flash fiction this past year, 7 of which were submitted, and most of the rest » Read More
1st January, 2010 - No Comments
“I don’t want this.” He tossed the red wooded ball back to the jester. “Of course you do, my boy. You just don’t know it, yet.” The clown dropped it into his empty cup. Read More
25th December, 2009 - No Comments
The crackling of the fire was getting on his nerves. It was so distracting, the loud pops pulling his attention from the hut where his wife lay, screaming at irregular intervals. He wanted to be in there with her, to hold her and protect her, but the two women at the door would let no man pass. Read More
