The Child Asked of the Machine
The little boy had reached the front of the line. He stood on his tiptoes, trying to see anything behind the massive silver doors. Despite his efforts, he saw only softly blinking blue light...
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Memories of the King
King Erik awoke. All was dark. This was his seventh time waking up in this state, and he’d started to grow used to it. Besides, it was temporary. That’s what his friends all said,...
To Pierce the Shadows – Part 2
Hector stood before the Millwood Town History Museum on a Thursday afternoon. It was a small, shabby building, and was squeezed between a run-down burger king and an aging fireworks display. The museum was...
To Pierce the Shadows – Part 1
The bell rang. Hector had been caught by some surprise, having been lost in thought and in his work. He had great plans for his National History Day (NHD) project and had gotten lost...
The Stars, Like Eyes
In the past, there was a golden city on the coast of a shining sea. Its people, though few, were joyous, and its prosperity knew no bounds. And yet, the king of this city...
Whence you Die
an Oracle to bind you to this world tight your Name, your anchor, speak the words spurn the Spirits, ignore their light find your Priest, walk through the door Helen was dead for over...
The Continuing problems with the Keeper of the Lost Cities Series
I had intended to publish this before Stellalune came out. Sadly, I have been unable. This post expresses my hopes, expectations, and fears for the most recent Keeper of the Lost Cities Novel. Firstly,...
A Piece of a Star
Frank watched the falling star. It was a beautiful wonderous thing, arcing across the night sky. Its frosty blue light stood out stark against the blackness. The sight of it made Frank feel insignificant...
She Claimed to be Queen
In my store, there was a woman who claimed to have been Queen. She had the general features of Queen Magdala- similar dark hair, and green eyes. Her build and stature evoked the memory...
Pinprick
Pinprick I was working, when I felt a presence. All at once, my concentration was broken; my duties were interrupted. As important as my work, and my role as a Fate was, By what,...