Original sci-fi and fantasy stories for Teens and Adults
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,...
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...
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 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,...
The starship exited lightspeed with a sickening lurch. Krish’s red hair was a tangle of flames around his face, sticking to the insides of his helmet. Disconcerting clattering noises came from the ducts above...
The camera stopped filming, and, with a sweep of her hand, Mara dismissed the illusion, and the depiction of her political opponent dispersed into a cloud of vapor. The scene she had constructed was...
Angela Malik looked out the frosty window and stared at the vast array of concrete buildings below. The headquarters of the Public Heating Commission (PHC) was the tallest building in the city and gave...
A shallow beam of light emanated from dimly lit electronic eyes, illuminating the snowy landscape. A little robot, Norbit, peered out of the cave. The tall oak near the cavern entrance was now full...
Trystan’s cold fingers clutched the surprisingly intricate compass, fiddling nervously with it in his pocket. It dug into his hands and would later leave a mark. Trystan cast a furtive glance around the dark,...
The statue stood alone in a clearing, its granite face was cracked and its stone sword was now covered in grime. If one looked at it, one would gain the impression that it had...