Bethes sighed as he breathed in the steam from the bowl in front of him. Every time he said it would be the last time, but then it happened again. And again. And again. Bethes could feel the steam do its work as it spread through his airways, and then seeped into his bloodstream. The… Continue reading Flash Fiction – End of Times (A Teacup Story)
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Flash Fiction – Rooftop Highway (From the Archives)
“Did you really have to kill everyone?” Hainne asked, exasperated. She sat down with a heavy thump next to her twin, who was currently fiddling with the end of her dagger. Their spot wasn’t as secluded as Hainne would like, but hidden here behind the chimneys of the buildings they would both be able to catch… Continue reading Flash Fiction – Rooftop Highway (From the Archives)
Flash Fiction – Leave me Be (Stories on a Theme – “Space”)
Vekna wiped her blade clean with a bloodied rag. The blood sluced off the end of the blade, dripping onto the muddy stone floor. The body of the Corps agent lay at her feet, limbs splayed in an unnatural way. “Oops,” Vekna said, sheathing her sword. The Corps were so inefficient with the people they… Continue reading Flash Fiction – Leave me Be (Stories on a Theme – “Space”)
Flash Fiction – One Chance (From the Archives)
First posted in 2015. || Image Credit: Photo by Alice Hampson on Unsplash Broken fingers wrapped themselves around the stub of a cigarette. The red end flared as its owner drew another deep breath, holding the smoke for a moment in their mouth before they spoke. “You have disappointed me.” Not many words, but enough for Meg to squirm in… Continue reading Flash Fiction – One Chance (From the Archives)
Flash Fiction – City of Stars (Stories on a Theme “Human”)
“Isn’t it beautiful?” Yetan whispered, kicking off her shoes and letting her feet feel the cool night air. Elwa snuggled into her shoulder, huddled in a blanket. Humans were always so cute when it came to the cold. Their thin skin and hair meant they couldn’t muster most of the seasons on Tre-45, and most… Continue reading Flash Fiction – City of Stars (Stories on a Theme “Human”)
Kaleidoscope – (“Colour” Theme)
"Prompts on a Theme" is where I write a story based on a prompt given to me that loosely relates to a particular theme. Check out my "Prompts on a Theme" page for more info! Kaleidoscope Minai watched the fish swim at the bottom of the lake, their scales flashing in the sunlight - deep… Continue reading Kaleidoscope – (“Colour” Theme)
100 Words – Honey
[100 Words is a story in 100 words or less, based off the word in the title.] It was sweet, so sweet it almost made Hect wince as he swallowed the first mouthful. It was the taste of victory. “You did well, my son,” Ophe said, as she placed the ceremonial spoon back in the… Continue reading 100 Words – Honey
Short Story – The Call
The Call - Breel flew high above the sea, watching, waiting, protecting Erawth from the invaders on the horizon (Genre - Fantasy, Rating - 12) (Image credit - Photo by Aron Visuals on Unsplash) There was something special about flying on top of a dragon, Breel thought. There was no freedom like it, just the wind rushing through her hair… Continue reading Short Story – The Call
Teacup Story – To usurp an enemy (Tales of the Dragon Universe) – Part 3/5
To save her kingdom, Veli has to usurp her enemy. (Rating: 12, Universe - Tales of the Dragon, Genre - Fantasy, Genre - Action) Previous Parts: Part 1 (Future) , Part 2 (Contemplation and Plans) “You know that you socialise with some truly peculiar folk,” Veli commented as Opeal led the other woman down a tiny alleyway… Continue reading Teacup Story – To usurp an enemy (Tales of the Dragon Universe) – Part 3/5
