This short story was written for the same workshop as The First Rule, but this one took a darker turn. The theme for the assignment was to write about time travel. The other story was my more traditional attempt, but I wanted to try something different and came up with this. I wrote a third story ... Continue Reading »
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Free Fiction Friday: The Sharp Edge of a Sword
The Sharp Edge of a Sword Therns heavy armor clanged dully as he clomped across the death chamber. The room smelled sour, musty and old, and nothing like the death he had witnessed so often on the battlefield. A single lantern flickered in the corner, sending dancing shadows sliding ... Continue Reading »
Free Fiction Friday: The First Rule
A little sci-fi for your Friday with some time travel... The First Rule Smoke greeted me as I stepped into the bar and I just knew it would cling to my clothes like smog, leaving my leather jacket stinking for the next week. Damn her for leading me here; I was ready to end all this ... Continue Reading »
Free Fiction Friday: After the Dying
Written for a short story writing workshop a few years ago, I've always liked this story and have considered expanding on it. It's in the same world as The Broken Jar, and yet a very different type of story. Hope you enjoy. After the Dying Few mourned the last days of the Magi. ... Continue Reading »
Free Fiction Friday: Chased by Fire excerpt
Chased by Fire is now available on all retailers. You can read the first few chapters here. Chased by Fire 1. Tracks and Smoke The sudden howl sent a shiver through Tan. The terrible sound echoed several times during the day, and each time he reacted the same. He checked his bow reflexively, ... Continue Reading »
Free Fiction Friday: Chasing the Wind
A short story set in the world of The Cloud Warrior Saga Chasing the Wind The sudden scream died off quickly, seared away like everything else in the dry land. Even the acrid wind felt stunted. Lifeless. Zephra thought it strange that the scream carried. All around her ugly and ... Continue Reading »