Alex.J.Cobalt

Fantasy Writer

Stories that take you to other worlds

Let’s go somewhere magical

Hi, I’m Alex

I’m a fantasy writer from the UK, and I love writing stories. You can check out my writing, blog and advice posts below!

My Writing

Short Stories, Flash Fiction, and a novel in progress. Hundreds of worlds to explore.

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Monthly Updates and opinion articles about all things writing and the fantasy genre.

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My Latest Flash Fictions

Defeated (From the Archives)

“I can’t,” Tenae whimpered, barely able to hold the cup in his hands. The potion spilt out the sides, hissing at is hit his skin. Pena reached out with a gloved hand and holding it up to Tenae’s lips. It was the tradition, to leave only the strongest warrior standing to be taken as hostage. … More Defeated (From the Archives)

The Lost Exhibit (From the Archives)

“Do you have it?” a female voice said from the shadows. James shuffled on his feet, feeling the weight of the small statute in his pocket. It had taken him months to track it down, and another two to get it across the border for this particular buyer. The lost statute of Anerak, last seen … More The Lost Exhibit (From the Archives)

Reclaiming Ara’banthe

Fathie pulled her headphones over her ears. The noise of the city, the thrum of the cars and the rhythmic thudding of footfalls were drowned out in an instant. Breathe, she told herself. Everything would be okay, after today. Everything would be just as it should be. She turned on her music, and the sound … More Reclaiming Ara’banthe

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Goodbye, 2020

December 31, 2020

New Years Eve. Traditionally a time for remembrance, a time to reflect on the year gone by. However, for 2020, I think a lot of time will be spent wishing for a new year with new possibilities whilst mourning the year we have lost. This year has been brutal for everyone worldwide. The world has … More Goodbye, 2020

Time for a Change

November 30, 2020

Looking back over the past few months, all my monthly blogs have started with a sense of amazement that another month has come and gone. Lockdown continues, and so does work from home, and as such life is bleeding into one continuous stream of something that I’m really not quite sure what I’ve done in. … More Time for a Change