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May 19, 2023

Octavia’s Anguish

Garish carnival lights obliterated the moonless sky and cast colorful shadows across muddy pathways between the tents.  “A single dollar to see Octavia, wonder of the sea! Count all eight legs for yourself, and what legs they are!” The barker lifted his pant leg to waggle a tattooed calf.  Octavia, the Squid Girl. I rubbed […]


Octavia’s Anguish

Garish carnival lights obliterated the moonless sky and cast colorful shadows across muddy pathways between the tents.  “A single dollar to see Octavia, wonder of the sea! Count all eight legs for yourself, and what legs they are!” The barker lifted his pant leg to waggle a tattooed calf.  Octavia, the Squid Girl. I rubbed […]


April 21, 2023

Magic Hour

Sammy’s nose wrinkles as he slaps at the kiddie pool’s surface. The toy boats bob in the waves created by his pudgy fists. “Boats!”


Magic Hour

Sammy’s nose wrinkles as he slaps at the kiddie pool’s surface. The toy boats bob in the waves created by his pudgy fists. “Boats!”


March 24, 2023

The Serpent’s Daughter

How’s your mother? he asks, and I have half a mind to text back: Still a cold-blooded snake.


The Serpent’s Daughter

How’s your mother? he asks, and I have half a mind to text back: Still a cold-blooded snake.


February 10, 2023

Another Leg

Drabble Contest Winner #1!


Another Leg

Drabble Contest Winner #1!


January 13, 2023

Reporting for Duty

The Army’s Spectral Assault division must be getting desperate. I’ve never seen a necromancer below the rank of lieutenant…


Reporting for Duty

The Army’s Spectral Assault division must be getting desperate. I’ve never seen a necromancer below the rank of lieutenant…


December 30, 2022

The Hunt

The hunt was a tradition passed down through generations in our family. I don’t remember my mother telling me about it. Instead, it was as if I had been born with the knowledge.


The Hunt

The hunt was a tradition passed down through generations in our family. I don’t remember my mother telling me about it. Instead, it was as if I had been born with the knowledge.


December 16, 2022

Completely Safe and Totally Human Midwinter Holiday Tips

Get the food right. Sprinkle glitter on popcorn. Cut cinnamon cookies into star shapes. Holidays are the time to indulge!


Completely Safe and Totally Human Midwinter Holiday Tips

Get the food right. Sprinkle glitter on popcorn. Cut cinnamon cookies into star shapes. Holidays are the time to indulge!


December 2, 2022

Waking Beauty

You’re a messenger boy, given very simple instructions: Deliver this missive to the enemy’s army. But to do that, you must first enter the Forest of Gaia.


Waking Beauty

You’re a messenger boy, given very simple instructions: Deliver this missive to the enemy’s army. But to do that, you must first enter the Forest of Gaia.


November 4, 2022

Blood and Glass

“Don’t step on the glass. Wizards leave it everywhere, so they can steal your blood.”


Blood and Glass

“Don’t step on the glass. Wizards leave it everywhere, so they can steal your blood.”


October 21, 2022

Favourite Treats

Everyone knows that Halloween is about treats.


Favourite Treats

Everyone knows that Halloween is about treats.