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September 22, 2023

The Culebre of San Moreno

“Nothing human-made can pierce a Culebre’s diamond-hard skin,” the Grandfather Imp had said.


The Culebre of San Moreno

“Nothing human-made can pierce a Culebre’s diamond-hard skin,” the Grandfather Imp had said.


June 24, 2023

The Merchant With No Coin

Szorsa, I would have a blessing of wealth.


The Merchant With No Coin

Szorsa, I would have a blessing of wealth.


May 19, 2023

Octavia’s Anguish

“A single dollar to see Octavia, wonder of the sea! Count all eight legs for yourself, and what legs they are!”


Octavia’s Anguish

“A single dollar to see Octavia, wonder of the sea! Count all eight legs for yourself, and what legs they are!”


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.


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.


September 23, 2022

The Post-Traumatic Scoville Diet

Eating a poisoned apple can really mess you up.


The Post-Traumatic Scoville Diet

Eating a poisoned apple can really mess you up.


August 26, 2022

The Trail to Youth’s Fountain

Tip: Keep your phone off throughout this hike. Your boss can’t bother you here, and there’s no signal anyway.


The Trail to Youth’s Fountain

Tip: Keep your phone off throughout this hike. Your boss can’t bother you here, and there’s no signal anyway.


December 17, 2021

A Little Good Magic

Dear Santa, I wanted to say thank you for the mountain bike. It’s been very useful, even if it wasn’t what I asked for.


A Little Good Magic

Dear Santa, I wanted to say thank you for the mountain bike. It’s been very useful, even if it wasn’t what I asked for.