The light changed, granting its permission to cross the busy downtown intersection, as I hurried back to work after lunch. My phone dinged as a text arrived. Without thinking, I started across the street, looking down to check. I never saw the car coming. The impact registered as my body flew through the air. I… Continue reading Choices
Category: Fantasy
A genre of fiction writing that deals traditionally with swords and magic. There are several sub-genres of fantasy that include categories such as urban and contemporary fantasy. The common elements that hang them all together is the occurrence of the magical and mythical.
Dragon Born
It was dark in the cave. A soft huffing was Heather’s only warning. “It’s okay, Korro. It’s me. I’m here to check on Mari and the kits.” The huffing subsided and Heather heard scale shifting on rock. Satisfied all was safe, she lit her lantern, flooding the space with honeyed light. Curled up against the… Continue reading Dragon Born
Your Father’s Song
Be still, my child. Be still and listen to the lullaby your father sings for you. Listen closely. Can you hear? The gentle lapping of the waves upon the shore. His voice is there, in the deep. His message of love for you. Listen. I will tell you, he is not gone.Your father is here,… Continue reading Your Father’s Song
Sage’s Choice
Sebastian leaned back in the chair and threw his legs upon the corner the solid oak desk. Gray eyes watched his friend pace and fidget, worrying the hem of his jacket and the collar of his shirt. “And this is why I’m glad I’m not you.” “How kind.” The answering voice was dry and devoid… Continue reading Sage’s Choice