Wrapped in a cocoon of safety from the Black Raven of the Forest, her spirit guide, she is cradled with safety and security, until she is ready to step forth herself.
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Friday Fiction – Mythical Monsters
It was born out of the depths of time and memory, stone carvings of a mythical creature that once soared the heavens and brought its wrath down on those who deserved it. The Gorawl was made of the Gods doing, brought to life with a mere wish, a flight of fancy, Gods could be awesome like that.
Read MoreFriday Fiction – Like a Moth to a Flame
A continuation of sorts from last week, same character, but many years later They always said she had the worst taste in men, she was like a Moth to a Flame for the bad boys. She had always managed to get herself out of too much trouble, until now. Now, they were suddenly flocking to…
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Friday Fiction – Waiting to be saved
Feeling a little bold after the 20 Day writing challenge and scoffing at my own whingeing about not writing more short stories, I have embarked on a journey to perhaps share some of my short stories, that have til now remained unpublished. Some are linked, some are not, but all have a particular piece of…
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The Time Capsule
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Time Capsule.” What would you put in this year’s time capsule to channel the essence of our current moment for future generations? As I stare into the tin box before me, I realize it was the one my Nan left for me, I found it around my…
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Pawn of Prophecy
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Call Me Ishmael.” A Battle is coming………………….And in that battle shall be decided the fate of the world. Pawn of Prophecy is the first Book in the Belgariad by David Eddings; it is a Fantasy Saga of epic proportions about a family of Wizards out to save…
Read MoreSpinning Yarns or Telling Stories?
What makes a good storyteller, in your opinion? Are your favorite storytellers people you know or writers you admire? I think there are different types of story tellers, there is Uncle Brian (RIP), Pa and even my Dad who always had a yarn to tell, advice to give and a wicked joke (well not my…
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My Cousin – A Poem
We all have that one eccentric relative who always says and does the strangest things. In your family, who’s that person, and what is it that earned him/her that reputation? I once had a cousin named Jacqui, Who most thought a little bit wacky. She had a love of snakes and legless lizards Who sadly…
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Golden Key
You’ve been given a key that can open one building, room, locker, or box to which you don’t normally have access. How do you use it, and why? Every Sunday, as a kid, you were always dragged off the visit Aunty Edna, aka “The Old Lady down the street”. She was an old friend of your Grandma’s and…
Read MoreBad Day!
It was a bright, crisp Spring morning; the sun had just risen and was adding a touch a warmth to what would have been an otherwise very chilly morning, I decided to talk the dogs out for our walk. Little did I know this was going to be a Bad Day! It all started innocently…
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