Today's three drabbles are all based on the picture below. Three different interpretations of the same theme. Enjoy. This image is AI-generated and courtesy of Pixabay Dominion Empires are built on sacrifice. The motto emblazoned over the throne room door, etched into the bulkhead metal of the Royal Starship by her ancestors on the day... Continue Reading →
Three more drabbles about deals gone wrong. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Bad Deal Waiting to die.Or worse. Waiting for immortality.Now I am caught between the drudgery of existence and the looming spectre of my mortality. I thought I knew better than the revered scholars. Thought I was clever.A small tip. When the ancient texts... 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 →
Another three horror drabbles to haunt you... Photo by Min An on Pexels.com Falling Stars A night of hushed reticence, deep and lethargic, spinning indigo into the air. I dream of stars, golden shimmers descending to ground in a shower of brilliant sparks and fiery death. I mourn them all as they scream, a shattering... Continue Reading →
Be Afraid of the Dark 