Today I have three stories about masks and the secrets they hide... Photo by Vlad Bagacian on Pexels.com The Crow Doctor Sputtering gaslamps cast orange light and charcoal shadows over the darkened streets, shuttered windows and closed doors. A figure cloaked in black walked the cobblestones, his face hidden behind a long-beaked bird mask, a... Continue Reading →
Three dark fantasy drabbles for you today about the untended consequences of war... Photo by thanhhoa tran on Pexels.com Weapons Desperation and a formidable enemy led to the blunder. A king dangling gold for anyone who might offer up their foe’s certain destruction. That is why the ancient books were opened, why the forbidden magic... Continue Reading →
Drabble Wednesday is back with three more dark stories. Enjoy. Photo by Walter Alejandro on Pexels.com Oracle “This isn't a good idea.”“I have to know.” I brushed past my brother, entering the Oracle’s chamber. The door shut behind me.A young, pale girl sat on a throne in the darkened room, surrounded by strange hooded statues.... Continue Reading →
The last Drabble Wednesday of 2022, with some stories of time... Photo by Jordan Benton on Pexels.com The Longest Night The longest night shrouded itself in inky cold and blowing snow, its tendrils stretching far into the deepest wood, along the frozen river and winding around the tiny village of sleeping people. Their dreams were... Continue Reading →
Three holiday-themed drabbles for your reading enjoyment. Drabble Wednesday will be taking a break until the 28th when (hopefully) I'll be back with some New Year's fun. Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Candlelight Melting warmth into the night, fading scarlet and amber brilliance against the twinkling emergence of stars, matched by the glow in... Continue Reading →
Be Afraid of the Dark 