Took a bit of a break from things, but the drabbles are back this week with three stories about eternity and loss. Photo by Mu00e9gane SSu on Pexels.com The Lonely Castle On a rocky rise, at the farthest border of a bleak wasteland, a crumbling castle reached towards a grey, washed-out sky. Perched above the... Continue Reading →
Three more drabbles for you. Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com The Corpse The candles burned low, hardening wax pooling along the rims and in their holders. The body slumped across a desk stacked with books, a scrap of torn page clutched in its hand. Another book lay on the floor beside the chair.“His heart must... Continue Reading →
Three drabbles about the worst job interview ever. Photo by ArtHouse Studio on Pexels.com The Keeper “So you’ve come to learn the secrets of the Archives, young man?” Master Balin sniffed, slightly disappointed. “Give me your name.”The would-be apprentice raised his head, swallowed his fear, and spit out, “Jesper, sir.”“A reasonable name, with merit. It... Continue Reading →
Back again after a break, with three new drabbles. Enjoy. Photo by Berend de Kort on Pexels.com Sea Beast It lives beneath the darkness shaded in deep purples and greys, with slivers of sunshine touching its edges. The creature slumbers, nestled in a hollow space carved from the rock, the ocean’s echo splashing through its... Continue Reading →
Drabble Wednesday is back with three more stories. Photo by stein egil liland on Pexels.com A Walk in Eternity Silver moonlight shredded the dark night, an iridescent shroud across the sand. Two figures walked across the beach, deep in conversation.“It was beautiful here, once.” The lanky male sighed. “A stone temple on the cliff overlooking... Continue Reading →
Be Afraid of the Dark 